Alcium-D3

Each tablet contains Calcium (Alcium-D3) carbonate equivalent to Calcium (Alcium-D3) 400 mg, stabilized vitamin D3 equivalent to vitamin D3 200 IU. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: Sucrose, mannitol, saccharin sodium, povidone, pinacolada flavor, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide and purified water.

Calcium (Alcium-D3) is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium (Alcium-D3) is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of Calcium (Alcium-D3) from the stomach and for the functioning of Calcium (Alcium-D3) in the body.

Calcium (Alcium-D3) and vitamin D combinations are used to prevent or to treat a Calcium (Alcium-D3) deficiency.

Calcium (Alcium-D3) and vitamin D combinations may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Usual Recommended Dose: 1 tab 2-3 times daily. If the effect of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3 is too strong or too weak, consult the pharmacist. Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, leave out that dose completely. Take the next dose when it is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Hypersensitivity to Calcium (Alcium-D3) or vitamin D3, or to any of the ingredients of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3 (an allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips or feet/hands or breathing difficulties); have been diagnosed of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis); hypervitaminosis D; hypercalcemia (abnormally high level of Calcium (Alcium-D3) in the blood); hypercalciuria (excessive loss of Calcium (Alcium-D3) into the urine).

How to use Calcium (Alcium-D3) with Vitamin D

Inform a physician or pharmacist if taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, even those not prescribed but bought/obtained without a prescription.

Care is needed if taking Ÿthiazide diuretics (also known as water tablets eg, hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide); corticosteroids (medicines used to suppress the immune system); tetracycline (an antibacterial agent), leave a period of about 2 hrs before or 3-6 hrs after, oral intake of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3; cardiac glycosides including Digoxin (used to treat certain heart conditions); bisphosphonate (medicines used for strengthening bones eg, alendronate, etidronate, pamidronate) or fluoride-containing medicines should be taken at least 3 hrs before the intake of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3; drugs eg, cimetidine, mizatidine, ranitidine, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, rabeprazole (drugs used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers); levothyroxine (medicine used to treat low thyroid hormone production) should be taken at least 4 hrs before or after intake of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3; quinolones eg, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, sparfloxacin, trovafloxacin (medicines used for treatment of bacterial infections) should be taken 2 hrs before or after intake of Revital Calcium (Alcium-D3) D3; minerals eg, iron, fluoride, magnesium, phosphorous; non-digestible oligosaccharides (fructo-oligosaccharides, inulin); concomitant intake of sodium alginate and Calcium (Alcium-D3) may decrease the absorption of Calcium (Alcium-D3); cholestyramine and colestipol (medicines used to lower high cholesterol levels and certain fatty substance in the blood); ketoconazole (drug used to treat fungal infections); mineral oil or paraffin oil (used to treat constipation); orlistat (medicine used to reduce weight); phenytoin, phenobarbitone (medicines used in the treatment of epilepsy); the fat substitute olestra inhibits the absorption of vitamin D as well as the other fat-soluble vitamins A, E and K.

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•confusion

•dry mouth

•high blood pressure

•increased hunger or thirst

•increased urination

•irregular heartbeat

•metallic taste

•muscle or bone pain

•pain when urinating

•seizure

•unusually weak or tired

•weight loss

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•constipation

•diarrhea

•headache

•loss of appetite

•nausea, vomiting

•stomach upset