theiCal-D3®
1000mg/880IU Calcium/Colecalciferol Chewable Tablets
Adverse events should be reported
Reporting forms and information can be found at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Adverse events should also be reported to JensonR+ on 01271 314 320 or Stirling Anglian Pharmaceuticals on 0345 527 0680.
Information for Healthcare Professionals
theiCal-D3® is a calcium-vitamin D3 supplement. It is used – to prevent and treat a lack of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly and to provide for vitamin D and calcium supplementation as supportive treatment for osteoporosis (weaker / brittle bones and joints).
In the Clinical Knowledge Summary produced by NICE they recommend in patients with a risk of fragility fracture and when calcium intake is inadequate: Prescribe 20 micrograms (800 international units) of vitamin D with at least 1000 mg of calcium daily for elderly people who are housebound or living in a nursing home.
Ref: CKS Osteoporosis prevention of fragility fractures available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osteoporosis-prevention-of-fragility-fractures/management/management/
