CALCIUM CITRATE,CALCITRIOL,ZINC
Background and Date of Approval
Calcium Citrate, Calcitriol, and Zinc is a nutritional supplement formulation used to help manage and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Uses
Calcium works by neutralizing the acid released in the stomach. Calcitriol acts by regulating phosphorous and calcium levels in the body. Zinc works by increasing the bone-building process. Together, Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc supports immune function, DNA synthesis, cell division, wound healing, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
How is it administered?
Take the Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc Tablet as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
The side effects known to occur commonly during the treatment with Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc are constipation, stomach upset, headache, nausea, vomiting. loss of appetite, mood changes, fast heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness or tiredness.
Warnings
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergy to it or its component. Stop taking this tablet and contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash or skin symptoms. Zinc promotes calcium transfer from the bloodstream into the bone, which helps maintain bone density. The symptoms likely associated with Calcium+ Calcitriol+ Zinc are constipation, stomach upset, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, fast heartbeat, muscle pain, and mood changes. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist. Inform your doctor if you experience hypersensitivity to calcium citrate, calcitriol, Zinc, or any of its ingredients.
Precautions
Before treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have kidney stones, hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), malabsorption syndrome, heart, liver, or kidney disease. Consult your healthcare provider if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. This medication should be given to children when prescribed by a doctor.
Word of Advice
Alcohol consumption should be avoided during use of calcium citrate, calcitriol, and zinc, as it may interfere with calcium absorption. Regular monitoring of heart function and serum electrolyte levels is recommended. For patients on dialysis, a low-phosphate diet is advised to manage serum phosphorus levels.
References
Roche Laboratories Inc., US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on Nov 1998] [Accessed on 28 June 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/1998/21068lbl.pdf Efficacy of Calcium Citrate Versus Calcium Carbonate for the Management of ChronicHypoparathyroidism; [Accessed on 28 June 2023] https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03425747 KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting calcium balance, 7th Edition, 2013, 335-345.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc used for?
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc treats nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis, and calcium deficiency.
Can I drink milk with Calcium citrate+, Calcitriol+ Zinc?
You can take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc with milk as it contains Calcium. Hence, it does not cause any harmful side effects.
If I am undergoing dialysis, can I take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc?
Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc contains calcitriol, which may cause calcium deposition in dialysis patients. As a result, it must be used with caution and only if prescribed by a doctor.
Who should not take Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc?
Patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, hypervitaminosis D, Vitamin D toxicity, sarcoidosis, Crohn's disease, and kidney stones should not use Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc.
Does Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc induce kidney stones?
One of the side effects of this medicine is the formation of kidney stones. When used for an extended period, Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Zinc may produce kidney stones due to excessive calcium deposition. If you have kidney problems, consult your doctor before taking this medication.