Calcium Citrate-vitamin D

Drug Details

This medication is a combination treatment designed to prevent or address low blood calcium levels in individuals who do not receive sufficient calcium from their diet. It is effective for managing conditions related to calcium deficiency, such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia or rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and latent tetany, a muscle disorder. Additionally, it is beneficial for ensuring adequate calcium intake in specific groups, including pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal women, and individuals on medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone. Calcium is vital for the proper functioning of nerves, cells, muscles, and bones. Insufficient calcium in the bloodstream prompts the body to extract it from bones, leading to bone weakening. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for developing and maintaining robust bones.