Calcium Carbonate 625 mg equivalent to 250 mg elemental calcium, Magnesium Hydroxide 180 mg equivalent to 75 mg elemental magnesium, Zinc Gluconate, and Vitamin D3 per dose)
Class: Mineral + Vitamin D3 nutritional supplement
Manufacturer: Bliss GVS Pharma
Dosage Form: Oral suspension
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Uses:
Dietary supplementation for:
- Bone growth, development, and strengthening (especially in growing children, adolescents, or elderly).
- Prevention or support in osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density.
- Joint health and arthritis-related support.
- Nutritional gaps in calcium, magnesium, zinc, or vitamin D (e.g., poor diet, limited sun exposure, pregnancy/lactation, convalescence).
Helps improve calcium absorption (via vitamin D), bone mineralization, and overall skeletal health. Not a medicine for treating fractures or severe deficiencies—use alongside diet and lifestyle measures.
Dosage:
Take orally, with or without food (often after meals to reduce GI upset). Typical (follow label/doctor advice):
Adults: 1–2 teaspoonfuls (5–10 mL) twice daily.
Children: ½–1 teaspoonful (2.5–5 mL) twice daily (or as prescribed by pediatrician).
Infants: Dosage as monitored/prescribed by pediatrician.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (weeks to months); do not exceed recommended without guidance. Shake well; can be taken with water or milk if preferred.
Side Effects:
Common (mild/transient): Constipation (from calcium), nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea (from magnesium/zinc in high doses).
Less common: Headache, metallic taste, or mild allergic reactions.
Serious (rare, with overdose/excess): Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium—symptoms: nausea, vomiting, weakness, kidney stones), hypermagnesemia, or zinc toxicity (GI distress, immune suppression). Seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Less common: Headache, metallic taste, or mild allergic reactions.
Serious (rare, with overdose/excess): Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium—symptoms: nausea, vomiting, weakness, kidney stones), hypermagnesemia, or zinc toxicity (GI distress, immune suppression). Seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Warnings & Precautions:
Use caution in kidney disease, hypercalcemia, or hyperparathyroidism (excess minerals can accumulate).
Not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment for bone disorders.
Monitor for constipation (increase fluids/fiber if needed).
Check for added sugars/excipients if diabetic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur; keep out of children’s reach.
Not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment for bone disorders.
Monitor for constipation (increase fluids/fiber if needed).
Check for added sugars/excipients if diabetic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur; keep out of children’s reach.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Often used if deficient (calcium/vitamin D important for fetal bone development)—consult doctor for appropriate dosing.
Lactation: Compatible and commonly recommended for maternal bone health and infant support—consult provider.
Lactation: Compatible and commonly recommended for maternal bone health and infant support—consult provider.
Drug Interactions:
Minimal at supplement doses, but:
Tetracyclines, quinolones, or bisphosphonates: Reduced absorption—separate dosing by 2 hours.
Thiazide diuretics: Increased calcium levels.
Levothyroxine or iron supplements: Possible reduced absorption—separate timing.
Tetracyclines, quinolones, or bisphosphonates: Reduced absorption—separate dosing by 2 hours.
Thiazide diuretics: Increased calcium levels.
Levothyroxine or iron supplements: Possible reduced absorption—separate timing.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to any component (calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, or excipients).
Severe hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, or conditions worsened by these minerals.
Severe renal impairment without medical supervision.
Price: Ksh 466/-
Notes:
200ml