Can you buy calcichew over the counter?

Can you buy calcichew over the counter?

This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Calcichew-D3 Forte Chewable Tablets carefully to get the best results from it.

Are calcichew tablets good for you?

They help avoid calcium deficiency, prevent bone loss and keep bones strong. Calcium supplements are particularly useful in osteoporosis, where they slow the rate of bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures. Calcium carbonate is also used in people with kidney failure to bind to phosphate consumed in the diet.

How do you take calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablets?

Calcichew D3 Forte chewable tablets should be chewed or sucked and not swallowed whole. They can be taken either with or without food. Adults and elderly people should take two tablets daily, preferably one in the morning and one in the evening.

What is calcichew D3 used for?

Calcichew- D3 Forte may be prescribed by doctors or recommended by pharmacists to treat and prevent vitamin- D/calcium deficiency, or when the diet or lifestyle does not provide enough, or when body requirements are increased.

Can I take vitamin D with calcichew?

You should not take any other calcium or vitamin D supplements (including those found in multivitamins) in combination with this medicine, unless specifically prescribed by your doctor.

What are calcichew tablets for?

Calcichew Forte Chewable Tablets are to be chewed as a supplemental source of calcium in the correction of dietary deficiencies or when normal requirements are high. Calcichew Forte Chewable Tablets may be used as an adjunct to conventional therapy in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Can I take calcium everyday?

Remember, the recommended amount for most adults is 1,000 mg per day and increases to 1,200 mg per day for women over 50 and men over 70. Therefore, if you typically only get around 500 mg per day through food and need 1,000 mg per day, then you can take one 500-mg supplement daily ( 28 ).

Can I take calcichew and vitamin D?

When should I take calcichew?

For use as a phosphate binder, Calcichew Forte should be taken just before, during or just after each meal. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Calcichew Forte.

What does calcichew treat?

Calcichew Forte is used to treat and prevent calcium deficiency which may occur if your diet or lifestyle does not provide enough, or when body requirements are increased. This medicine may also be prescribed or recommended for certain bone conditions, for example osteoporosis, or during pregnancy.