Calceos

What is it?

A combined preparation of calcium and vitamin D3 comprising 1.25g of calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500mg of calcium) and 400iu vitamin D3 in each square, lemon-flavoured tablet. Used for. calcium and vitamin D deficiency in elderly people; additional therapy in the treatment of osteoporosis

Dosage

Adults: one tablet to be chewed twice daily.

Avoid Use

Children, severe kidney failure, elevated calcium levels, overactive parathyroid glands, decalcifying tuiTiours.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Digoxin, tetracycline antibiotics, thiazide diuretics.

Known Side Effects

Gastrointestinal effects and disturbance.

Manufacturer

Provalis.