"Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol" - what is this medicine? When is he appointed? It belongs to the clinical and pharmacological group of macro- and microelements, it puts in order the exchange of two microelements in the body - calcium and phosphorus. What other specific features does the drug have? More on that below.
Description
The drug "Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol", as already mentioned, is involved in the regulation of the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in nails, hair, muscles, teeth, bones. In addition, it reduces fragility, improves bone structure, reduces the lack of vitamin D and calcium in the body, and is important for the mineralization of teeth. Calcium regulates the conduction of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, replenishes the lack of trace elements in the body.
If you consume calcium in a moderate dosage, you can make up for its deficiency, especially during pregnancy and lactation. Vitamin D3increases the absorption of calcium in the intestine. If you use vitamin D3 and calcium, you can prevent an increase in the production of a certain hormone that causes calcium to be washed out of the bones.
Features
The fact is that the agent in question has different trade names. Calcium carbonate + cholecalciferol can be found in the preparations "Calcium-D3 Nycomed", "Calcium-D3 Nycomed Forte", "Natekal D3", "Calcium + Vitamin D3", "Complivit Calcium D3", "Ideos", "Natemille", " Revital Calcium D3", "Calcium D3 Classic", "Calcium-D3-MIC".
For example, "Calcium-D3 Nycomed" costs 500 rubles in pharmacies. These are tablets that need to be chewed. They are made with lemon flavor. They are a combined remedy that regulates the exchange of phosphorus and calcium in the body. Vitamin D3 (colcalciferol) increases intestinal absorption of calcium. It also compensates for the deficiency of vitamin D3 and calcium, regulates nerve conduction, muscle contractions.
"Natemille" is a drug containing a combination of colecalciferol and calcium carbonate. It is an excellent regulator of phosphorus-calcium metabolism. Produced in the form of tablets that need to dissolve. Assign one tablet per day after meals. Indications for use are complex therapy of osteoporosis, its complication, replenishment of vitamin D3 and calcium deficiency in the elderly. Has a greatlist of contraindications and side effects. During treatment with Natemille, you should carefully monitor the intake of other medicines containing calcium, as well as food. Its excess is much more dangerous than its deficiency.
Indications
Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol tablets are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and various complications in the treatment of injuries such as bone fractures. And also to prevent deficiency of calcium and vitamin D3. Main readings:
- therapy for hypovitaminosis, beriberi D, treatment;
- nephrogenic osteopathy;
- rickets, spasmophilia, osteoporosis;
- malnutrition;
- hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia;
- alcoholism;
- liver disease, cirrhosis, jaundice;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- taking barbiturates;
- for prophylaxis during anticonvulsant therapy.
Colecalciferol is also called vitamin D3. If you look at the physical properties, it is a white crystalline powder, which is poorly soluble in liquid, but soluble in ether, alcohol, chloroform, vegetable oil, easily oxidized. Regulates calcium-phosphorus metabolism. This substance enhances the absorption of calcium in the digestive tract. Thanks to this vitamin, the bone skeleton and teeth are correctly formed, and a normal skeletal system is maintained.
Colecalciferol enhances the processes of ossification. Absorbed in the small intestine, then penetrates into the lymphaticsystem, then into the general circulation and liver. Distributes almost throughout the body. It reaches its maximum concentration after five hours.
When not allowed?
The combination of calcium carbonate + cholecalciferol cannot be used for hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis, hypervitaminosis D, active tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, severe renal failure. With caution, the drug is taken in renal failure, pregnancy, benign granulomatosis. During pregnancy, they drink the medicine if it is necessary to make up for the deficiency of calcium in the body. The composition of the drug is able to penetrate into breast milk.
Side effects
Chewing tablets "Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol" can cause unwanted reactions. These include:
- dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract (flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation);
- allergies (rash, itching, hives);
- hypercalcemia.
Symptoms of an overdose include thirst, anorexia, nausea, muscle weakness, vomiting, severe fatigue, bone pain, mental disorder, and sometimes cardiac arrhythmias. If taken for a long time, it can damage the kidneys. If symptoms of an overdose are found, then the reception should be canceled and consult a specialist. Treatment in this case is symptomatic: gastric lavage and other measures.
How to take?
"Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol" taken orally. The daily dose is approximately 1500 mgcarbonate, and colcalciferol - 20 mcg. You need to drink tablets in the morning and evening with meals. An individual dosage of the agent can also be set, it all depends on the clinical picture of the disease.
The drug is prescribed orally in a daily dosage of 350 to 550 IU. The drug is administered intramuscularly at 200 IU, the dose depends on the disease and the age of the patient. To make up for the lack of calcium in the body, take 200 IU per week. For children and the elderly, the dosage is adjusted, do not prescribe more than 500 IU.
What do the doctors say?
It is important to take the medicine correctly. The general physical condition of a person depends on the interaction. For example, hypercalcemia can cause the toxic effect of cardiac glycosides if taken simultaneously with preparations containing vitamin D and calcium. It is necessary to control the ECG and the content of calcium in the blood. After taking such drugs, it is allowed to drink tetracycline drugs only after six hours. Doctors emphasize that glucocorticosteroids reduce the absorption of the microelement, therefore, while taking them, an increase in the dose of calcium preparation is required.
If you take foods containing oxalates (spinach, sorrel, rhubarb), and cereals, then you should remember that they reduce calcium absorption. Colecalciferol - 400 and calcium carbonate - 1, 25 - a dosage that can cause hypercalcemia if taken for a long time. It is necessary to take into account not only the disease for which the medicine was prescribed, but also the age,chronic diseases.
Reviews
The price of "Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol" is quite affordable in pharmacies. In tablets, taking into account different trade names, the cost can vary from 300 to 800 rubles or more. According to many in their reviews, calcium preparations really help. They quickly replenish micronutrient deficiencies and are easy to take.
The price is quite moderate, there is a large selection of medicines. However, you should not prescribe such funds yourself, only on the recommendation of a doctor. In the reviews, users note that the drug can indeed cause an overdose, and as a result, severe adverse reactions. This is most often nausea, vomiting, disruption of the stomach, intestines, heart and blood vessels, and other organs.
