{"product_id":"ossofortin-forte-calcium-vitamin-d-treatment-of-osteoporosis","title":"OSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"hl-2 text-black text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold font-sans-condensed\" data-product=\"23642\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte effervescent tablets, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOssofortin® forte effervescent tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive ingredients: 600 mg calcium \u0026amp; 400 IU vitamin D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAreas of OSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Supportive treatment of osteoporosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarnings: contains sucrose (sugar), sodium compounds and partially hydrogenated soybean oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the supportive treatment of osteoporosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eactive OSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 mg calcium carbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColecalciferol Dry Concentrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"a-h4 u-no-margin u-font-weight--bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis excipients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"o-ProductAdditionalInformation u-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDL-α-tocopherol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emalic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica, colloidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaltodextrin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriglycerides, medium chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn starch, modified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esodium ascorbate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esodium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esodium cyclamate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esodium bicarbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium saccharine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esucrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esucrose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecitric acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemon flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis indication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis medicinal product is a calcium vitamin D\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epreparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt is taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ewith proven calcium and vitamin D\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edeficiency,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor the supportive treatment of osteoporosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlways take this medicine exactly as described or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults take 1 effervescent tablet twice a day (1 effervescent tablet in the morning and 1 in the evening, equivalent to 1,200 mg calcium and 800 IU vitamin D3).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDuration of treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt should be taken long-term.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTalk to your doctor about how long you should take the medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you take more of the medicine than you should\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn overdose can lead to nausea, vomiting, abnormal thirst, increased urination or constipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you suspect an overdose, please contact your doctor immediately.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf necessary, he can initiate necessary measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave the package of the medicine ready so that the doctor can find out about the active substance taken up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you forget to take the medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTake the preparation the next day as usual in the usual dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you stop taking it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you interrupt the treatment or stop taking it prematurely, you must expect that the desired effect will not occur or that the symptoms will intensify again.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTherefore, please consult your doctor if you want to stop or interrupt the treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any further questions on taking the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effervescent tablet is dissolved in a glass of water (approx. 200 ml) and drunk immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can take the medicine with food or between meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eside effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all medicines, the preparation can have side effects, although not everyone gets them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe frequency of side effects is based on the following categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery common: affects more than 1 in 10 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: affects less than 1 in 10,000 people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetabolic and nutritional disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare: Increased calcium blood level (hypercalcaemia), increased excretion of calcium in the urine (hypercalcuria).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery rare: Milk-alkali syndrome (also known as Burnett's syndrome) usually only occurs after excessive calcium intake.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe symptoms are frequent urination, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, together with increased blood calcium levels and kidney dysfunction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiseases of the gastrointestinal tract\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon: Rash, itching, hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOther possible side effects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartially hydrogenated soybean oil can very rarely cause allergic reactions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis also applies to side effects that are not specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaking with other medicines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcomitant treatment with certain drugs that increase heart strength (digitalis glycosides or cardioactive glycosides) can lead to cardiac arrhythmia.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStrict medical control, including an ECG examination and control of the calcium blood level, is therefore necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf diuretics from the thiazide group are taken at the same time, the serum calcium level should be checked regularly by the doctor, since thiazides limit the excretion of Calcium D3 effervescent tablets calcium with the urine and there is a risk of increased calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcaemia).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absorption and thus the effectiveness of various antibiotics such.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eB. tetracyclines, quinolones, some cephalosporins and many other drugs (e.g. the antifungal drug ketoconazole, iron, sodium fluoride, estramustine, bisphosphonate preparations) is reduced by taking this preparation at the same time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe absorption of aluminum and bismuth salts and thus their toxicity is increased by the citric acid contained in this preparation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere should therefore generally be a gap of at least 2 hours between taking this medicine and taking other preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere should be a gap of at least 2 hours between the administration of cholestyramine and the drug, otherwise the vitamin D will not be properly absorbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcomitant administration of this preparation and rifampicin, phenytoin, barbiturates or glucocorticoids may reduce the effectiveness of vitamin D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTake with food and drink\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxalic acid (found in spinach and rhubarb) and phytic acid (found in whole grains) can inhibit calcium absorption by forming insoluble compounds with calcium ions.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou should not take medicines containing calcium for 2 hours before and after eating foods with a high content of oxalic or phytic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContraindications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe drug must not be taken\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eif you are allergic to calcium, colecalciferol (vitamin D\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e) or any of the other ingredients of the medicine,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have an increased calcium content in the blood (hypercalcaemia),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith increased excretion of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein kidney limestone (nephrolithiasis),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith tissue calcification of the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have impaired kidney function (renal insufficiency),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the parathyroid gland is overactive, which is usually caused by a parathyroid gland adenoma with increased parathyroid hormone secretion (primary hyperparathyroidism),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif the vitamin D level is too high (hypervitaminosis D),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eif you have multiple bone marrow tumors (myeloma),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein secondary tumors in the bone (bone metastases),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the case of immobilization of limbs (immobilization).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epregnancy OSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis and breast feeding period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003epregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medicine can be taken during pregnancy if there is a calcium and vitamin D deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring pregnancy, a daily intake of 500 IU of vitamin D should not be exceeded.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is therefore not allowed to take more than 1 effervescent tablet (400 IU of vitamin D) per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo far, no risks are known in the specified dose range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProlonged overdoses of vitamin D must be avoided during pregnancy, as the resulting hypercalcaemia (increased calcium concentration in the blood) can lead to physical and mental disability as well as congenital heart and eye diseases in the child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVitamin D and its metabolites pass into breast milk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn overdose in infants produced in this way has not been observed.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCalcium passes into breast milk in small amounts without having an adverse effect on the child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring pregnancy, the daily dose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould not exceed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,500 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D3.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTherefore, only one effervescent tablet (400 IU of vitamin D) may be taken daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverdose should be avoided during pregnancy because prolonged hypercalcaemia can lead to physical and mental developmental disorders, supravalvular aortic stenosis and non-inflammatory retinal diseases in the child.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, there are also several case reports showing that mothers suffering from reduced or absent production of parathyroid hormone gave birth to healthy children after taking very high doses of the vitamin.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is no evidence that vitamin D is teratogenic in humans at therapeutic doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf calcium and vitamin D deficiency occurs during pregnancy, the drug can be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elactation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug can be taken while breastfeeding.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCalcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis must be taken into account if the child receives additional doses of vitamin D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient OSSOFORTIN forte, calcium, vitamin D, treatment of osteoporosis notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWarnings and Precautions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring long-term treatment with the preparation, your doctor must monitor the calcium level in the blood and the kidney function by measuring the serum creatinine level.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMonitoring is particularly important in elderly patients and in patients who are also taking certain medicines that increase heart strength (cardiac glycosides) or water tablets (diuretics).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis also applies to patients with a pronounced tendency to stone formation.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the calcium level in the blood is too high (hypercalcaemia) or there are signs of kidney dysfunction, the dose must be reduced or the intake stopped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you suffer from kidney dysfunction, you should only take vitamin D with caution and with monitoring of calcium and phosphate levels.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn severe renal dysfunction, vitamin D in the form of colecalciferol is not metabolized normally.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYour doctor should therefore prescribe you another vitamin D supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional intake of other medicines containing calcium may only take place under close medical supervision, including weekly monitoring of the calcium level in the blood and urine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are prescribed other vitamin D preparations at the same time, your doctor should take into account the administered amount of 400 IU per effervescent tablet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drug should be used with caution by patients suffering from sarcoidosis due to the risk of increased conversion of vitamin D to its active form.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn these patients, blood and urine calcium levels should be monitored by the doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain tumors such as lung cancer (bronchial carcinoma), breast cancer (mammary carcinoma), kidney cancer (hypernephroma) and blood cancer (plasmacytoma) can cause increased levels of calcium in the blood.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese patients should take the drug with caution.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe calcium levels in the blood and urine should be monitored by the doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003echildren\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medicine is not intended for use in children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbility to drive and use machines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no data on the effect of this medicine on the ability to drive or use machines.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, an influence is unlikely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strathmann GmbH \u0026 Co.KG","offers":[{"title":"40 pcs","offer_id":54926510784889,"sku":"07533774","price":36.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 pcs","offer_id":54926510817657,"sku":"00472673","price":44.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 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