Active ingredient
- calcium carbonate
- colecalciferol; cholecalciferol
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theiCal-D3 1000mg/880 IU chewable tablets
Package leaflet: Information for the user
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
Calcium and Colecalciferol
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets carefully to get the best results from it.
In this leaflet:
1. What TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets is and what it is used for
2. Before you take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
3. How to take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
6. Further information
1. What TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets is and what it is used for
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets is a calcium-vitamin D3-supplement.
It is used
2. Before you take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
Do not take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
Take special care with TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets are not intended for use in children and adolescents.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Taking TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets with food and drink
You can take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets at any time, with or without food.
Please notice that oxalic acid (contained in spinach and rhubarb) and phytic acid (contained in wholegrain cereals) can reduce the amount of calcium you absorb in your bowel. In the 2 hours before or after eating food containing high amounts of oxalic or phytic acid patients should not take medicinal products that contain calcium.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
If you are pregnant you may use TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
The daily dose of half a tablet must not be exceeded. During pregnancy the total daily amount of calcium should not be higher than 1,500 mg and the total daily amount of vitamin D3 should not be higher than 600 IU (International Units).
Long-term overdose of calcium and vitamin D during pregnancy must be avoided since this may lead to high levels of calcium in the blood and may have a negative effect on the unborn child.
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets can be used during breast-feeding. As calcium and vitamin D pass into breast-milk check with your doctor first if your child receives any other products containing vitamin D.
Driving and using machines
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets has no influence on your ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
This medicine contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine which may be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
This medicine also contains sorbitol (E420), isomalt (E953) and sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
Always take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets exactly as described in this leaflet. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Dosage
If not told otherwise by your doctor the usual dose is:
Adults and elderly take 1 chewable tablet daily (corresponding to 1,000 mg of calcium and 880 IU (International Units) of vitamin D3).
Pregnant women take only half a chewable tablet daily (corresponding to 500 mg of calcium and 440 IU (International Units) of vitamin D3). The daily dose of half a tablet must not be exceeded.
Method of administration
The tablet has to be chewed before it is swallowed. It should be taken at any time, with or without food.
Duration of treatment
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets should be taken as long-term treatment. Talk to your doctor how long you should take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets (see also section 2, Take special care with TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets).
If you take more TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets than you should
Overdose of TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets may lead to symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, thirst or excessive thirst, increased urine output, depletion of body fluids or constipation. If an overdose is suspected, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
If you forget to take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
If you forget to take TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets, take it as soon as you remember. However, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
If you wish to interrupt or prematurely discontinue the treatment, please consult your doctor.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequencies:
very common: affects more than 1 user in 10
Common: affects 1 to 10 users in 100
Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000
Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
Very rare: affects less than 1 user in 10,000
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
Stop taking TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets and contact a doctor immediately if you experience the following allergic reaction (not known as frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
The other side effects reported are:
Rare side effects:
Uncommon side effects:
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. How to store TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets after the expiry date (EXP) which is stated on the carton and on the tablet container or on the laminated aluminium paper foil. The expiry date (EXP) refers to the last day of that month.
For tablet container:
Keep the tablet container tightly closed in order to protect from moisture.
For strips: This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Further information
What TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets contains
What TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets looks like and contents of the pack
TheiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 IU chewable tablets are round, white tablets with faultless surface and a breakmark. The tablet can be divided into equal halves.
The chewable tablets are available in polypropylene tablet containers with polyethylene stoppers containing a desiccant in the following package sizes:
20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 100 (bundling package 5x20) chewable tablets
The chewable tablets are available in strips of laminated aluminium paper foil in the following package sizes:
20, 28, 30, 48, 56, 60, 90, 96, 100 (bundling package 5x20) chewable tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Manufacturer
This leaflet was last revised in June 2016
This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:
Germany:
theiCal-D3 1000 mg / 880 I.E. Kautabletten
Italy:
CALCIO CARBONATO E VITAMINA D3 STIRLING
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