Calcidot Tab

Uses of Calcidot Tab

Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency; supportive therapy in osteoporosis/osteopenia; adjunct in fracture healing and states of increased calcium requirement (e.g., elderly, growing children).

• •Helps prevent/treat calcium deficiency
• •Supports bone strength and mineralization
• •Adjunct support in osteoporosis/osteopenia
• •Supports fracture healing
• •Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function

How it works

Calcium supplementation replenishes body calcium stores required for bone mineralization, muscle function and nerve transmission. Vitamin D (if present) increases intestinal absorption of calcium and helps maintain normal blood calcium and phosphate levels.

Directions for use

Tablet to be taken by mouth with water, preferably after food. Follow the dose and duration advised by the doctor; do not exceed recommended intake. If it is a chewable tablet, chew completely before swallowing; if it is a regular tablet, swallow whole.

Side effects

Common side effects of Calcidot Tab may include:

• •Constipation
• •nausea
• •abdominal discomfort
• •bloating
• •vomiting
• •metallic taste (some formulations)