Calcium + Vitamin D3: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Calcium + Vitamin D3 is a calcium and vitamin D supplement. It is used for osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, calcium deficiency, and bone health in pregnancy and older age. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, sachets, capsules and syrup, made by 38 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Calcium + Vitamin D3 works
Calcium is the main mineral in bones, and vitamin D3 helps the gut absorb it. Together they help keep bones strong and reduce fracture risk.
What is Calcium + Vitamin D3 used for?
- Osteoporosis
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Calcium deficiency
- And bone health in pregnancy
- Older age
Calcium + Vitamin D3 is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency and to support bone health in osteoporosis, in older adults, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and alongside osteoporosis medicines such as alendronate.
Side effects of Calcium + Vitamin D3
Common side effects of Calcium + Vitamin D3 include:
- Constipation
- Wind or bloating
- Stomach upset
See a doctor for persistent nausea, vomiting, confusion or kidney pain, which can be signs of high calcium.
Precautions and warnings
- Take it with food for better absorption.
- Keep a gap of a few hours between it and iron, thyroid medicines or some antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney stones, high calcium or kidney disease.
Frequently asked questions about Calcium + Vitamin D3
What is the price of Calcium + Vitamin D3 in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Calcium + Vitamin D3 products currently in stock range from Rs 169 to Rs 3,900 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is De Calc Tablets (50s) at Rs 169. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Calcium + Vitamin D3 are available in Pakistan?
Calcium + Vitamin D3 is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cac-1000 (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Rejuva (Ici Pharmaceuticals), Qalsan (GSK Consumer Healthcare), Caldree (High Q International), Kalsob (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Cac, Calcima-d (Adcok Pharma Pvt Ltd) and Calavant (Avant Pharma), along with 34 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Calcium + Vitamin D3?
Calcium + Vitamin D3 is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Calcium + Vitamin D3 brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 60+ products containing Calcium + Vitamin D3 from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
