Consists of Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3
What happens if I overdose Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; delirium; loss of consciousness; mood or mental changes.
Proper storage of Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK):
Store Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Overdose of Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) in details
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, weakness, tiredness.
Notes
Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products (e.g., milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream), dark-green leafy vegetables (e.g., broccoli, spinach, bok choy), and calcium-fortified foods (e.g., orange juice).
Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium. Foods rich in vitamin D include: fortified dairy products, eggs, sardines, cod liver oil, chicken livers, and fatty fish. Vitamin D is also made by the body as a result of exposure to the sun.
Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. If your doctor has directed you to take this medication, laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., calcium levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. See packaging for the exact temperature range. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
What should I avoid while taking Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
If you take other medicines, do not take Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) without first talking to your doctor.
Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) warnings
Before taking Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK),
* tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) or any other drugs.
* tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially digoxin (Lanoxin), etidronate (Didronel), phenytoin (Dilantin), tetracycline (Sumycin), and vitamins. Do not take Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) within 1-2 hours of taking other medicines. Calcium may decrease the effectiveness of the other medicine.
* tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease or stomach conditions.
* tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK), call your doctor.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have Alzheimer disease, sarcoidosis, kidney problems, kidney stones, appendicitis, diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal blockage, severe constipation, low parathyroid levels, or an ileostomy
- if you have recently had stomach bleeding
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate) and citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives) because the actions and side effects of Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) may be increased
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), quinidine, or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), bisphosphonates (eg, risedronate), cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), cyclosporine, delavirdine, digoxin, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine), or verapamil because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased, especially when taken at the same time as Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK)
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) precautions
Phenylketonuria patients must be warned that Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) contain aspartame. In the presence of mild hypercalciuria (>300 mg/24 hrs) mild or moderate renal insufficiency or urinary calculi, calcium excretion levels must be carefully monitored and where necessary the dose of Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK) reduced or treatment stopped. Patients with a history of stone formation should also be recommended to increase their fluid intake. High doses of vitamin D should be avoided during calcium therapy unless specifically indicated.
What happens if I miss a dose of Calcium Carbonate (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medicine unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What happens if I overdose Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of vitamin D can cause serious or life-threatening side effects.
What should I avoid while taking Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Do not take other vitamin or mineral supplements unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid using calcium supplements or antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of supplement or antacid your doctor recommends.
Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK) warnings
Patient information for vitamin D analogues (Vitamin D2, Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK), Calcitriol, and Calcidiol)/p>
The patient and his or her parents or s.o.s. should be informed about compliance with dosage instructions, adherence to instructions about diet and calcium supplementation and avoidance of the use of unapproved nonprescription drugs. Patients should also be carefully informed about the symptoms of hypercalcemia.
The effectiveness of vitamin D therapy is predicated on the assumption that each patient is receiving an adequate daily intake of calcium. Patients are advised to have a dietary intake of calcium at a minimum of 600 mg daily. The U.S. RDA for calcium in adults is 800 mg to 1200 mg.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
You should not use cholecalciferol if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, or if you have:
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high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia);
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high levels of vitamin D in your body (hypervitaminosis D); or
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any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
To make sure you can safely take cholecalciferol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
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heart disease;
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kidney disease; or
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an electrolyte imbalance.
Your cholecalciferol dose needs may change if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment, or if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What happens if I miss a dose of Vitamin D3 (Calcium-D3-MIK)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
References
- DailyMed. "CALCIUM CARBONATE; FAMOTIDINE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "CHOLECALCIFEROL: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "CALCIUM: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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