Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin D3 tablet
Class: Mineral + Vitamin D3 nutritional supplement
Manufacturer: Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd (India)
Dosage Form: Oral tablets
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Uses:
Dietary supplementation to support:
- Bone growth, development, and maintenance of bone density.
- Prevention or management of osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone mass (especially in postmenopausal women, elderly, or growing children).
- Joint health and reduction of muscle cramps/fatigue.
- Nutritional gaps in calcium, magnesium, zinc, or vitamin D (e.g., poor diet, limited sunlight exposure, pregnancy/lactation, convalescence).
Helps improve calcium absorption (via vitamin D3), bone strength, and overall skeletal/muscular health. Not a substitute for a balanced diet or medical treatment for bone disorders.
Dosage:
Typical (follow label/doctor advice):
Adults: 1 tablet twice daily (or 1–2 tablets once daily).
Children: ½–1 tablet daily (or as prescribed by pediatrician).
Pregnant/lactating women: As advised by doctor (higher calcium needs).
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (weeks to months); do not exceed recommended dose without guidance. Take with water or milk if preferred.
Duration: As needed for nutritional support (weeks to months); do not exceed recommended dose without guidance. Take with water or milk if preferred.
Side Effects:
Common (mild/transient): Constipation (from calcium), nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea (from magnesium/zinc in higher doses).
Less common: Headache, metallic taste, or mild allergic reactions.
Serious (rare, with excess/overdose): Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium—nausea, vomiting, weakness, kidney stones), hypermagnesemia, or zinc toxicity (GI distress, immune issues). Seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Less common: Headache, metallic taste, or mild allergic reactions.
Serious (rare, with excess/overdose): Hypercalcemia (high blood calcium—nausea, vomiting, weakness, kidney stones), hypermagnesemia, or zinc toxicity (GI distress, immune issues). Seek medical help for severe symptoms.
Warnings & Precautions:
Use caution in kidney disease, hypercalcemia, or hyperparathyroidism (minerals can accumulate).
Not a substitute for a balanced diet or prescribed treatment for osteoporosis/bone disorders.
Increase fluids and fibre if constipation occurs.
Check for added sugars/excipients if diabetic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur; keep out of children’s reach.
Not a substitute for a balanced diet or prescribed treatment for osteoporosis/bone disorders.
Increase fluids and fibre if constipation occurs.
Check for added sugars/excipients if diabetic.
Discontinue if unusual reactions occur; keep out of children’s reach.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
Pregnancy: Often recommended if deficient (calcium and vitamin D are important for fetal bone development)—consult doctor for appropriate dosing.
Lactation: Compatible and commonly used for maternal bone health and infant support—consult provider.
Lactation: Compatible and commonly used for maternal bone health and infant support—consult provider.
Drug Interactions:
Tetracyclines, quinolones, or bisphosphonates: Reduced absorption—separate dosing by 2 hours.
Thiazide diuretics: May increase calcium levels.
Levothyroxine or iron supplements: Possible reduced absorption—separate timing.
Thiazide diuretics: May increase calcium levels.
Levothyroxine or iron supplements: Possible reduced absorption—separate timing.
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to any component (calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D3, or excipients).
Severe hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, or conditions worsened by these minerals.
Severe renal impairment without medical supervision.
Severe hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, or conditions worsened by these minerals.
Severe renal impairment without medical supervision.
Price: Ksh 450/-
Notes:
Pack Size: 30s