Calcium is one of the most important chemical elements that our body needs. There is a need for calcium at any age; without it, bones become brittle and brittle. However, it is especially important to take it during pregnancy - because at this time all the organs, bones, teeth of the baby are laid and formed. Of course, nature provided that the baby took everything necessary from the mother's body, so the lack of calcium in the body will not affect him in any way. But on the other hand, a pregnant woman will fully feel his deficiency - hair will start to fall out, teeth will crumble , in which, as if with a wave of a magic wand, more and more holes appear. Therefore , calcium preparations, for example, must be drunk during this wonderful and important period.
Calcium-D3 Nycomed for pregnant women
It contains calcium and vitamin D3. The drug compensates for the lack of calcium in the body and normalizes calcium-phosphorus metabolism. It also affects the processes of blood coagulation and transmission of nerve impulses, participates in the processes of bone formation, mineralization of bones and teeth. Vitamin D3, which is part of the composition, contributes to the complete absorption of calcium in the body.
Calcium D3 Nycomed, testimony
It is recommended to take the drug as a prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin D and calcium deficiency, as well as the prevention of osteoporosis.
How to take Calcium D3 Nycomed
Adolescents (over twelve) and adults as a prophylaxis should take one tablet one to three times a day, chewing it or drinking it with water. Taking the drug does not depend on the time of day or on food intake. Children under 12 but older than five may take 1 tablet once or twice a day.
Calcium-D3 Nycomed, contraindications and overdose
A contraindication for the use of this drug is a number of diseases: sarcoidosis, urolithiasis in which calcium calculi are formed, phenylketonuria, severe renal failure. A contraindication for use is an excess of calcium in the urine and blood plasma, as well as vitamin D3 hypovitaminosis. It should be used with caution for older people, as well as small children under five years of age.
Before taking the drug, you should take into account the total amount of calcium and vitamin D3 coming from other sources, including with food
The combination of laxatives and corticosteroids with this drug reduces the absorption of calcium in the body, and barbiturates and phenytoin affect the pharmacological properties of vitamin D3.
When taking tetracycline antibiotics, you need to take calcium tablets no earlier than three hours after taking antibiotics. The time gap when taking calcium D3 preparations and sodium bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride should be at least two hours.
Thiazide diuretics retain calcium in the body, and loop diuretics accelerate its excretion. If you have to combine the use of diuretics with this drug, you should monitor the level of calcium in the blood plasma.
With an overdose of the drug "Calcium-D3 Nycomed" or prolonged use, the appearance of weakness, headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting - symptoms that may mean the development of hypercalcemia. Hypercalciuria and an increase in blood creatinine are also possible. In severe cases - coma, kidney damage.
In case of an overdose, a diet with a low calcium content, a withdrawal of the calcium preparation, and heavy drinking are prescribed. In severe cases, carry out special therapy.
Store it in a place inaccessible to sunlight. The range of acceptable storage temperature is fifteen to twenty-five degrees.
The shelf life from the date of manufacture is three years.