Calfer-D tablet is a nutritional supplement. It contains calcium and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and some formulas also contain minerals such as zinc and magnesium. It helps prevent and treat low calcium and vitamin D, which your bones need. In this article, you will learn how it works, its uses, side effects, and precautions. Always check the label of your own pack, because formulas can differ.
Ingredients
Calcium builds bones and teeth and helps nerves, muscles, and blood clotting work. It is often in the form of calcium carbonate. Vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium and keeps bones and muscles strong.
Dosage
Take it as your doctor or the label advises.
How Does Calfer-D Tablet Work?
Vitamin D3 helps your intestines absorb calcium. Calcium then goes into your bones. Together they keep bones strong and help prevent osteoporosis.
Uses of Calfer-D Tablet
- Preventing and treating calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis
- Supporting teeth, muscles, and nerves
- Supporting bone health during pregnancy and after menopause, when a doctor advises it
Side Effects of Calfer-D Tablet
- Constipation
- Nausea and bloating
- Gas
- Too much calcium in the blood if you take too much: thirst, frequent urination, and weakness
Precautions
- Do not use it if you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D, or any other ingredient.
- Do not use it if you have a high calcium level, kidney stones, or severe kidney disease, unless your doctor says so.
- Take it with food to help absorption and reduce stomach upset.
- Tell your doctor if you take levothyroxine, tetracycline antibiotics, or bisphosphonates. Take them at different times.
- Do not take more than your doctor recommends.
Overdose and Missed Dose
If you take more than the prescribed dose, call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital, because an overdose can cause serious problems.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Never take a double dose to make up for it.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from children.
- Keep it away from direct sunlight.
- Store it in a cool, dry place.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only. It is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your own health.
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