Composition-
Calcium citrate 1000mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg, Calcium L-5 Methyltetrahydrofolate 1 mg and Pyridoxal -5-phosphate 20 mg.
Calcium citrate Superiority over conventional Calcium Carbonate –
| Parameter | Calcium Citrate | Calcium Carbonate |
| Absorption | 27% more absorption due to acidic nature | Less absorption due to alkaline nature |
| Bioavailability | 2.5 times more bioavailable than carbonate form | Low bioavailability than citrate form |
| Without meal | Yes | No |
| Kidney stone | No | Yes |
| GI side effects | Does not cause constipation &digestive issue | Cause bloating & Constipation |
Calcium Citrate& Vitamin D3-
- Calcium citrate is the salt of citric acid. Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is a fat soluble vitamin helps your body to absorb calcium.
- Calcium Supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of Gestational hypertension by 45%.
- Essential for bone mineralization & Maintenance of bone quality.
- During Lactation daily vitamin D3 requirement is 2000 IU.
- Calcium citrate & vitamin D3 is a choice of combination for treatment of Osteoporosis as vitamin D increases the calcium absorption.
- Vitamin D & Calcium Decrease the mortality risk in CVD.
Methylcobalamin, Calcium L-5 –Methyltetrahydrofolate & Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
- Reduces Hyperhomocysteinemia & related complications in pregnancy
- Decreases the risk of diabetes in women with previous GDM.
- Vitamin B12 plays a role in the activity of bone cells bone formation & RBC production all of which impact the bone health.
- Decreases the risk of Diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients.
Indications-
- Pregnancy & Lactation
- Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy complication like preeclampsia, GDM
- Hypothyroidism
- Osteoporosis associated with Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Osteomalacia
- Fractures
- Impaired bone health
- Diabetes with Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Atherosclerotic
- CVD
Dosage-
1 tab OD
