Calcium High Potency/vitamin D

Drug Details

This medication is a combination used to prevent or treat low calcium levels in individuals who do not consume sufficient calcium through their diet. It addresses conditions resulting from calcium deficiency such as osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (reduced activity of the parathyroid gland), and latent tetany (a muscle condition). Additionally, it ensures adequate calcium intake for certain individuals, including pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal women, and those taking specific medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone. Calcium is crucial for the normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles, and bones. Insufficient blood calcium prompts the body to extract calcium from bones, leading to their weakening. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for building and maintaining strong bones.