Oyster Shell Calcium/d3

Drug Details

This medication is a combination used to prevent or address low blood calcium levels in individuals who do not receive sufficient calcium from their diets. It is effective in treating conditions resulting from low calcium, such as osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia/rickets (weakened bones), hypoparathyroidism (reduced parathyroid activity), and latent tetany (a muscle disorder). Additionally, it ensures adequate calcium intake for certain groups, including pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal women, and individuals on medications like phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone. Calcium is crucial for the proper functioning of nerves, cells, muscles, and bones. Insufficient blood calcium prompts the body to extract calcium from bones, leading to their weakening. Vitamin D plays a vital role by enhancing the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones.