Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Composition of Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension contains Calcium carbonate (equivalent to elemental calcium 300 mg) per 5 ml suspension; Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) strength:. It belongs to the Mineral supplement (calcium salt) + Vitamin D analog class of medicines.

Uses of Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

• Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
• osteoporosis/osteopenia support
• adjunct in fracture healing
• increased calcium needs (elderly
• post-menopausal women).

Key benefits

• Helps prevent/treat calcium deficiency
• Supports bone strength and mineralization
• Adjunct support in osteoporosis
• Helps reduce risk of fractures in deficiency states
• Supports muscle and nerve function

How Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension works

Calcium supplementation helps maintain normal bone mineralization and supports neuromuscular function. Vitamin D3 increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, improving bone strength and reducing deficiency-related bone loss.

How to take Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Oral suspension. Shake well before use. Take the dose as advised by a doctor, usually after food; use a measuring cup/spoon. Maintain a gap of 2–4 hours from iron, thyroid medicines, or certain antibiotics if prescribed.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. It can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Most side effects of Centrum Ostocalcium-300 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal discomfort
• bloating
• gas
• chalky taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, severe renal impairment, nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) or sarcoidosis unless advised. Use with caution in kidney disease and in patients on digitalis; monitor calcium levels if on long-term therapy. Excess intake may cause hypercalcaemia (thirst, frequent urination, confusion, weakness).

Do not take Centrum Ostocalcium-300 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (risk of hypercalcaemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with high calcium), tetracyclines and quinolones (reduced antibiotic absorption), levothyroxine (reduced absorption), bisphosphonates (reduced absorption), iron salts (reduced absorption)

How to store Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Centrum Ostocalcium-300 Suspension

Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Calcium & Vitamin D supplement

Drug class:

Mineral supplement (calcium salt) + Vitamin D analog