Eq Calcium 600+d

Drug Details

This medication is designed to prevent or address low blood calcium levels in individuals who may not receive sufficient calcium through their diet. It is particularly useful for treating 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 specific muscle disorder). Additionally, it can be beneficial for certain individuals, including pregnant or nursing women, postmenopausal women, and those on medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone, to ensure adequate calcium intake. Calcium is crucial for the normal operation of nerves, cells, muscles, and bones. In cases of insufficient blood calcium, the body compensates by extracting calcium from bones, leading to bone weakening. Vitamin D is essential as it aids your body in absorbing calcium and phosphorus, both vital for constructing and maintaining strong bones.