Oyster Calcium/d3

Drug Details

This medication is a combination treatment designed to prevent or manage low blood calcium levels in individuals who may not get sufficient calcium from their diet. It is particularly useful for managing conditions resulting from calcium deficiency, such as osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia or rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (reduced parathyroid gland activity), and latent tetany (a specific muscle condition). Additionally, it ensures adequate calcium intake for certain individuals, including pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal women, and those on medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone. Calcium is crucial for the normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles, and bones. Insufficient calcium in the blood leads the body to extract it from bones, weakening them. Vitamin D plays a key role in aiding the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for building and maintaining strong bones.