Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 corrects calcium and vitamin D deficiencies in adults, particularly in osteoporosis. Suck-on formula, mint flavor. Available without prescription.
Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 is indicated for the correction of vitamin and calcium deficiencies in adults, particularly in the elderly, whose nutritional needs increase with age. Decreased intestinal absorption of calcium, reduced exposure to sunlight and certain pathological situations favour the appearance of combined calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, justifying appropriate supplementation.
This product can also be used as a vitamin-calcium supplement in patients receiving specific osteoporosis treatment. In this context, it helps optimize the efficacy of anti-osteoporosis therapies by ensuring an adequate supply of the substrates essential for bone mineralization, particularly in patients at high risk of deficiency.
The combination of calcium carbonate and cholecalciferol is based on a targeted physiological approach. Calcium is the main mineral constituent of bone, helping to maintain skeletal rigidity. Vitamin D3 plays a decisive role in regulating calcium homeostasis, by increasing intestinal absorption of calcium and facilitating its mobilization and fixation in bone tissue.
In patients with inadequate dietary intakes, due to inappropriate nutritional habits or prolonged dietary restrictions, this combination helps to correct nutrient deficiencies likely to lead to bone fragility. It thus helps limit the clinical consequences of chronic hypocalcemia, such as bone demineralization, altered bone mass and increased fracture risk.
The benefits of Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 are also recognized in certain specific pathophysiological situations, such as menopause, bone ageing, a history of osteoporotic fracture or prolonged treatment with corticoids. In these contexts, calcium and vitamin D requirements increase, while their assimilation decreases, making a controlled exogenous intake necessary.
The chewable galenic form makes it easier to administer the treatment to patients with swallowing disorders or polymedication. This type of administration encourages better compliance, an essential element in the management of vitamin and calcium deficiencies, which are often silent but have potentially significant clinical consequences in the medium and long term.
Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 is therefore part of an overall strategy to prevent and correct calcium imbalances, with the aim of preserving bone health, maintaining adequate mineral density and effectively supporting osteoporosis treatment when nutritional intake alone is insufficient.
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Take 2 chewable tablets a day, spacing them out: 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.
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Precautions for use
Calcium Carbonate, Cholecalciferol, Xylitol, Povidone K30, Aspartam, Levomenthol, Mint Flavor, Peppermint Essential Oil, Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin, Sorbitol, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Lactose Monohydrate.
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In adults, and more specifically in the elderly, meeting calcium and vitamin D requirements is essential to limit the risk of bone demineralization. The joint administration of these two nutrients is recommended by learned societies in rheumatology and geriatrics in cases of anti-osteoporotic treatment or documented deficiency. Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 represents a suitable therapeutic option for meeting this requirement, thanks in particular to its good tolerance profile and its galenic form, which is adapted to swallowing disorders. In pharmacies, pharmacists are seeing improved compliance with this suck-on form, particularly in multi-trauma patients and those living in nursing homes.
How do I use Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 tablets on a daily basis?
The recommended dose is 2 suckable tablets a day, spread throughout the day. Each dose should be followed by a glass of water. Do not take within two hours of certain medicines or foods rich in phytates or oxalates.
Is Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 tablets compatible with other medications?
Calciprat Calcium Vitamine D3 tablets can be combined with other treatments, provided that a 2-hour interval is observed with certain classes of medication (thyroid hormones, iron, biphosphonates, etc.). In case of treatment with digitalis or corticosteroids, monitoring is recommended.
How long can Calciprat Calcium Vitamin D3 tablets be taken?
The duration of administration depends on the clinical context and level of deficiency. It may be taken as part of a one-off supplementation or as part of a long-term treatment, on medical advice.
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ANSM - Updated on : 11/01/2024
CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, chewable tablet
Calcium/Cholecalciferol
Please read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.
If you have any further questions, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.
- If you need more information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
- If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.
- If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects mentioned as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet :
1. WHAT IS CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, chewable tablet AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, Sucking Tablet?
3. HOW DO I TAKE CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, Sucking Tablet?
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
5. HOW CAN I USE CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, Sucking Tablets?
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. WHAT IS CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU SUCKABLE TABLET AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
VITAMIN D-CALCIUM INTAKE
(A: Digestive system and metabolism - Active on calcium balance).
This drug is indicated:
- in elderly patients suffering from calcium and vitamin D deficiency,
- in association with osteoporosis treatments when calcium and vitamin D intake is insufficient.
2. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, chewable tablet?
List of information required before taking the medicine
Not applicable.
Never take CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU in the following cases:
- hypersensitivity to vitamin D or any of its constituents,
- abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia),
- exaggerated elimination of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria),
- kidney stones (calcium lithiasis),
- phenylketonuria (presence of aspartam).
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Precautions for use; special warnings
Be careful with CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU:
Precautions for use
Use with CAUTION in case of:
- of prolonged treatment, it is necessary to regularly check the amount of calcium in the blood and eliminated in the urine (calciuria). Depending on the results, your doctor may decide to reduce or even discontinue your treatment,
- additional administration of high doses of calcium and vitamin D, under strict medical supervision.
- In the case of combined treatment with sodium fluoride or biphosphonates, it is advisable to wait two hours between taking these drugs and CALCIPRATD3, and in the case of treatment with a tetracycline antibiotic, it is advisable to wait three hours.
- in case of sarcoidosis or renal insufficiency.
IF IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
Taking or using other drugs
TO AVOID INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MEDICATIONS, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REPORT ANY OTHER CURRENT TREATMENT TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST, especially digitalis, tetracyclines, vitamin D, sodium fluoride, biphosphonates, diuretics, antiepileptics, corticoids.
Interactions with food and beverages
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
In the event of pregnancy, do not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU CALCIPRAT D3 per day: one tablet per day.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Driving vehicles and using machines
No particular effect.
List of excipients: aspartam.
3. HOW TO TAKE CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, suckable tablet?
Not applicable.
Dosage
2 tablets per day.
Method of administration
Oral administration.
Suck tablet followed by a glass of water.
Duration of treatment
In all cases, adhere strictly to your doctor's prescription.
Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
If you have taken more CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU than you should have:
If you take too much CALCIPRAT D3, you may experience the following symptoms:
- nausea, vomiting, intense thirst, constipation.
If such effects occur, inform your doctor immediately, who will take the necessary measures.
In the event of prolonged overdosage, calcifications may appear in vessels or tissues.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
If you forget to take CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU:
If you miss a dose, do not take two doses at once,
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Like all medicines, CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them:
- Constipation, diarrhea
- Epigastric pain, bloating,
- Nausea.
- Increased calcium levels in the blood or urine in some cases.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Centres Régionaux de Pharmacovigilance - Website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
5. HOW TO CONSERVE CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU, sucking tablet?
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU after the expiration date stated on the box.
No special storage precautions.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
Medicines must not be disposed of down the drain or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. These measures will help protect the environment.
Complete list of active ingredients and excipients
What does CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU contain?
The active ingredients are:
Cholecalciferol* concentrate
Quantity corresponding to Cholecalciferol .......................................................................................... 400 U.I
Calcium carbonate .................................................................................................................... 1250 mg
Quantity corresponding to elemental calcium ........................................................................................ 500 mg
For one chewable tablet.
*In powder form
Other components are:
Xylitol, povidone (K 30), menthol, aspartam, mint flavor, talc, magnesium stearate, lactose.
Pharmaceutical form and contents
What is CALCIPRAT VITAMIN D3 500 mg/400 IU and what does it contain?
This medicine takes the form of a chewable tablet. Box of 60.
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Date of approval of the package leaflet
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Detailed information on this product is available on the Afssaps (France) website.
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This medicine contains calcium and vitamin D, which facilitates the absorption of calcium by the intestine and its binding to the bones.
Prices do not include dispensing fees.
| p cp | p cp | |
| Calcium carbonate | 1,25 g | 2,5 g |
| i.e. Calcium | 500 mg | 1000 mg |
| Colecalciferol (vitamin D3) | 400 IU | 800 IU |
| Aspartam | + | + |
| Lactose | + | + |
| Sorbitol | + |
This medicine contains vitamin D: overdosing may cause serious side effects. Vitamin D is present in many medicines, some of which you can buy without prescription: avoid combining them without medical advice.
Precautions should be taken in cases of sarcoidosis or renal insufficiency.
Do not prolong treatment beyond the prescribed period: a blood test may be necessary to check that there is no abnormal accumulation of calcium in the body.
When this drug is intended to treat decalcification due to prolonged bed rest, treatment should not be started before walking is resumed.
Due to the presence of calcium, this drug should be taken at least 2 hours apart from cyclins, biphosphonates, thyroid hormones or drugs containing iron, zinc, strontium or estramustine.
Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking anticonvulsants, digitalis, diuretics, rifampicin or orlistat.
There are also food interactions: foods known to be rich in oxalic acid (spinach, rhubarb, sorrel, cocoa, tea) or phytic acid (chocolate, wholegrain cereals, pulses) may reduce calcium absorption. It is therefore recommended to take this medicine at a distance from meals containing these foods.
500 mg/400 IU tablets may be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women, but the dosage prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded.
Hypercalcemia during pregnancy could be harmful to the unborn child. Take care not to take several vitamin D-containing drugs during pregnancy.
Due to their high vitamin D content, 1000 mg/800 IU tablets are not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
This medicine should be taken at a distance from certain foods (see Interactions).
Suck the tablets, then swallow a glass of water.
Taking this medicine does not exempt you from regularly consuming dairy products, which are naturally rich in calcium.
Constipation or diarrhea, nausea, bloating, stomach pain, itching, urticaria.
Prolonged, high-dose treatment: hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine, which can lead to kidney stones).
Drug used to treat convulsions and various forms of epilepsy. Anticonvulsants are classified into barbiturates (phenobarbital) and non-barbiturates, which are currently the most widely used.
Accumulation of air or gas in the intestine.
See article: Bloating, flatulence and aerophagia
Concretion (stone) that forms in the excretory tracts of certain organs: urinary, biliary and salivary tracts.
Synonym: lithiasis.
Deficiency usually involving nutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. A diversified diet is the best way to prevent deficiencies.
Slowed intestinal transit resulting in fewer bowel movements.
See article: Constipation in adults or Constipation in babies and children
A family of antibiotics used in the treatment of acne and certain genital infections.
The strict medical meaning of diarrhea is "the emission of stools that are too frequent and abundant". In fact, common sense equates diarrhea with the notion of frequent, liquid stools. Normally, stools are pasty, but the emission of liquid or barely-formed stools, with no associated pain or particular disorder, is not pathological. Diarrhea occurs when liquid stools are repeatedly passed during the day, and the need for them is urgent or painful.
Many drugs can accelerate intestinal transit and make stools more liquid, without this undesirable effect being a real cause for concern.
Antibiotics can alter the digestive flora, essential for digestion, and cause diarrhoea, which is more or less uncomfortable but benign. The effect may appear immediately or after a few days' treatment. A serious and exceptional form of diarrhea, pseudomembranous colitis, may be observed after antibiotic treatment; this condition is characterized by the emission of mucus and false membranes (resembling flaps of skin) associated with abdominal pain; constipation may replace the initial diarrhea. Pseudomembranous colitis may occur several days after antibiotic treatment has stopped, and requires urgent medical advice.
See article: Diarrhea and gastroenteritis in adults or Diarrhea and gastroenteritis in children
A family of drugs related to digitalis, a substance derived from the common foxglove plant. Used in cardiology, digitalis slows down the heart and strengthens its contractions.
Medication enabling increased elimination of water by the kidneys. In most cases, this water loss follows the loss of salts caused by the drug (salidiuretic).
Diuretics are mainly used to treat arterial hypertension, although their mechanism of action in this disease is poorly understood. They are also prescribed for acute or chronic heart failure, edema and other rarer conditions.
These drugs cause a loss of sodium and potassium (except in the case of certain so-called "potassium-sparing" drugs). Their prolonged use therefore requires regular monitoring of blood potassium levels, to avoid heart problems that could result from hypokalemia (lack of potassium in the blood). Sodium deficiency is another possible consequence of prolonged use of diuretics, but rarer at the usual dosage; it can also be detected by a blood test.
A family of metabolism-accelerating hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. They can be measured in the blood and are known as T3 and T4.
Excess calcium in the blood, due to illness or the use of certain medications (excess vitamin D).
Abnormal increase in calcium in the urine.
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste products or drug substances. Advanced renal failure does not necessarily mean a reduction in the quantity of urine eliminated. Only a blood test and creatinine level can reveal this condition.
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and certain milk derivatives. To digest it, the intestine must be able to secrete an enzyme called lactase. Many people lose the ability to produce lactase in adulthood. Lactose then passes into the intestine undigested, and its presence causes intestinal problems such as diarrhoea, bloating and gas. Some medicines contain lactose as an excipient (a component with no therapeutic activity). People who do not digest lactose may suffer adverse intestinal effects when taking this type of medication.
Concretion (stone) that forms in the excretory tracts of certain organs: urinary, biliary and salivary tracts.
Synonym: calculus.
Fragility of bones, which become porous and brittle.
See article: Osteoporosis.
Hereditary disease characterized by the absence of an enzyme, leading to the accumulation of a toxic product in the blood. It is systematically detected at birth. Treatment is based on a specific diet during infancy.
Quantity and distribution of a drug dose according to the patient's age, weight and general condition.
A disease of unknown cause, which mainly affects young adults and most often manifests itself as simple fatigue.
It causes enlarged lymph nodes and inflammation of the lungs and other organs.
Sorbitol is a sugar found in certain fruits (prunes, for example). Because it has fewer calories than industrial sugar (sucrose), it is used as a sweetener (under the acronym E420) but also as a stabilizer, for example in certain medicines. During digestion, sorbitol is converted into fructose (fruit sugar). Some people have difficulty digesting fructose, and consequently experience intestinal problems (diarrhoea) when ingesting products containing sorbitol.
Abbreviation for international unit. Standardized unit of measurement indicating the activity of a substance.
A rash of pimples on the skin, most often of allergic origin. The pimples resemble nettle stings and vary in color from pale pink to red. Hives can appear or disappear within minutes, causing intense itching; they can be localized or generalized to the entire skin surface.
A substance essential for the body's growth and proper functioning. Vitamin requirements are normally covered by a varied diet. In developed countries, only vitamin D deficiency in young children or elderly people with little exposure to sunlight justifies systematic supplementation. In excess of requirements, particularly through medication, can lead to overdosage and various disorders (mainly vitamins A and D).
See article: Vitamins.
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