What is Adcal D3 used to treat?

Adcal-D3 Caplets provide extra calcium and vitamin D3 to your diet. It is therefore used in conditions where your body’s calcium and vitamin D levels need to be increased. Adcal-D3 Caplets can be prescribed by doctors for certain bone conditions, for example, osteoporosis.

When is the best time of day to take Adcal D3?

For example, if you normally eat breakfast at 8am, it would be better to take Adcal D3 nearer 10am or immediately upon waking at 6am. At night, have an early dinner at 6pm, then take the medication at 8pm, and have bedtime snacks (and a hot chocolate too, if you like) after 10pm.

What are the side effects of taking 50 000 units of vitamin D weekly?

Common side effects associated with using vitamin D include:

Arrhythmias.
Confusion.
Constipation.
Dry mouth.
Headache.
High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)
Lethargy.
Metallic taste in the mouth.

What is cholecalciferol vitamin D3 used for?

Rickets
OsteoporosisVitamin D deficiencyOsteomalacia
Vitamin D/Uses

Does Adcal D3 cause heartburn?

(See below.) Side effects of Adcal D3 are rare. They may include constipation, diarrhoea, feeling sick, indigestion or wind.

How do you take Adcal D3 to dissolve?

Dissolve one tablet in a glass of water (approximately 200 ml) and drink immediately, do not chew or swallow the tablets whole. Adcal-D3 Dissolve must not be given to children under 12 years. You should only take what your doctor recommends.

Can you take Adcal D3 on an empty stomach?

All types of Adcal D3 tablet can be taken either with or without food.

What is the difference between cholecalciferol and vitamin D3?

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Cholecalciferol is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough vitamin D in their diets to maintain adequate health. Cholecalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Can you overdose on Adcal D3?

The most serious consequence of acute or chronic overdose is hypercalcaemia due to vitamin D toxicity. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, polyuria, anorexia, weakness, apathy, thirst and constipation. Chronic overdoses can lead to vascular and organ calcification as a result of hypercalcaemia.