What is Calcichew D3?
Calcichew D3 Forte is a nutritional supplement containing calcium in the form of calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The qualitative composition is calcium carbonate (1250 mg equivalent to 500mg of elemental calcium) and 400 IU cholecalciferol (equivalent to 10 micrograms of vitamin D3)
Can calcichew D3 forte be used during pregnancy or lactation?
Calcichew D3 forte tablets are suitable for use during breastfeeding. Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 2500mg of calcium carbonate and 4000 IU of Vitamin D.
What is in Calcichew D3 forte?
Calcichew D3 forte contains the following excipients:
- Xylitol (E967)
- Povidone
- Isomalt (E953)
- Lemon flavoring
- Sucralose (E955)
- Fatty acids
- Magnesium stearate
- Modified maize starch
- Triglycerides
- Sodium ascorbate
- Sucrose
- And tocopherol.
What drugs may interact with Calcichew D3 forte?
When using calcichew D3 forte, care should be taken when using the following medicines or class of medications:
- Thiazide diuretics
- Cardiac glycoside
- Tetracycline
- Levothyroxine
- Quinolone antibiotics
- Bisphosphonates
- And orlistat.
Calcium salts may also decrease Zinc, strontium ranelate, and iron absorption.
Can calcium help improve my sleep?
The National Sleep Foundation claims that calcium could play a vital role in sleep as it helps the brain use tryptophan (an amino acid) to manufacture sleep-inducing melatonin.
Where can I get Calcichew D3 Forte?
You can purchase Calcichew D3 Forte here on Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy – drugstore.ng
