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Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablets are the daily supplement, specifically designed to treat those with vitamin D and calcium deficiencies. Calcichew D3 tablets can be sucked or chewed
Do not take Calcichew-D3 Forte if you:
are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients
are allergic (hypersensitive) to soya or peanuts
have a condition causing high levels of calcium in your blood or urine hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria) e.g.renal (kidney failure), cancer that has affected your bones, have high levels of Vitamin D in your blood, have kidney stones.
If any of the following applies to you, please tell your doctor:
henylketonuria (a deficiency in the enzyme which breaks down phenylalanine) as these tablets contain aspartame, a source of phenylalanine
brittle bones (osteoporosis) as a result of being immobile
you are elderly and taking medicines for your heart, or diuretics
a high tendency to kidney stone (calculus) formation
Cancer or any other condtions that may have affected your bones.
If you have any of the following conditions your serum calcium or phosphate levels, or urinary calcium excretion must be monitored. Calcichew should be taken under close medical supervision.
sarcoidosis (an immune system disorder which may affect your liver, lungs, skin or lymph nodes)
kidney problems
you are on long-term treatment with Calcichew
you are already taking additional doses of calcium or vitamin D.
Calcichew should be taken under close medical supervision If you have increased calcium levels in the blood or develop signs of kidney problems, the dose of Calcichew-D3 Forte should be reduced or the treatment discontinued.
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Calcichew-D3 Forte should not be taken within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (found in spinach and rhubarb) or phytic acid (found in whole cereals).
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before taking Calcichew-D3 Forte .
Important information about some of the ingredients of Calcichew-D3 Forte
The following are ingredients in this product:
Sorbitol, isomalt and sucrose: if you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Aspartame contains a source of phenylalanine and may be harmful to people with phenylketonuria (a deficiency in the enzyme which breaks down phenylalanine). Hydrogenated soya bean oil: if you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
PLEASE READ ALL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND LABELS PRIOR TO USE.
Side effects that may occur when taking Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablet:
Please contact your doctor or medical practitioner to understand more about the side effects of taking Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablet.
Adults and elderly:
Chew or suck the two tablets a day, preferably one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.
Calcichew-D3 Forte Chewable Tablets are not recommended for use in children
The active ingredients in each tablet are:
1250g calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500mg calcium)
400IU colecalciferol (equivalent to 10 micrograms Vitamin D3)
The other ingredients are:
sorbitol (E420), povidone, isomalt (E953), fatty acid mono- and di-glycerides, magnesium stearate, lemon flavour, aspartame (E951), sucrose, hydrogenated soya bean oil, tocopherol and maize starch
This product is gluten and lactose free
94% of orders are despatched within 2 days (data taken from July 2022 to October 2022)
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