Zamcal D 30 Tablets

Overview

Zamcal D 30 Tablets is best classified as a calcium and vitamin D supplement. It is intended to support daily calcium and vitamin D intake in people who may not be getting enough from diet, sunlight exposure, or routine nutrition. Calcium is an essential mineral required for the structure of bones and teeth, while vitamin D supports the body’s absorption and use of calcium.

This product may be suitable for adults who need nutritional support for bone health, including people with low dietary calcium intake, limited exposure to sunlight, increased nutritional needs, or a healthcare professional’s recommendation for calcium and vitamin D supplementation. It should be used responsibly and not as a replacement for medical diagnosis, prescribed treatment, or a balanced diet.

Benefits

• Helps maintain bones and teeth
• Supports normal calcium balance
• Supports muscle and nerve function
• May help people with low dietary calcium intake
• Useful when calcium and vitamin D supplementation is advised

Key Features

• Calcium and vitamin D supplement
• 30-tablet pack
• Oral tablet dosage form
• Supports bone and teeth mineral maintenance
• Vitamin D helps support calcium absorption
• Suitable for nutritional support when recommended

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Swallow the tablet with water unless the product label states otherwise. Use consistently if daily supplementation is recommended.
• Administration: Oral administration by tablet.
• Recommended dose: Use exactly as directed on the product label or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist. Do not exceed the recommended intake.
• Adult dose: Follow the product label or healthcare professional’s advice; exact adult dosing should not be self-adjusted.
• Pediatric use: Use in children only if specifically recommended by a healthcare professional.
• Elderly use: Older adults may use calcium and vitamin D supplements when recommended, but kidney function, medicine use and total calcium intake should be considered.
• When to take: Take at the time recommended by the healthcare professional or product label. It may be taken with food if needed for stomach comfort.
• With food: May be taken with food to improve stomach tolerance unless the product label or healthcare professional advises otherwise.
• Missed dose: If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it is near the next scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose.
• Overdose: In case of accidental overdose or symptoms such as severe nausea, vomiting, confusion, increased thirst, frequent urination, abdominal pain, severe constipation or kidney-stone pain, seek medical help promptly.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Constipation
• Bloating
• Gas
• Nausea
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Unpleasant aftertaste

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Signs of high calcium levels such as confusion, severe constipation, vomiting, unusual tiredness, increased thirst or frequent urination
• Kidney-stone symptoms such as flank pain or blood in urine
• Severe allergic reaction

Allergic reaction

Stop use and seek urgent medical help if rash, swelling, severe itching, dizziness or breathing difficulty occurs.

Safety and Precautions

• Do not exceed the advised dose.
• Avoid duplicate calcium or vitamin D products unless recommended.
• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have kidney disease, kidney stones, high calcium levels, parathyroid disease, sarcoidosis or heart disease.
• Seek medical advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Review all current supplements to avoid excessive calcium or vitamin D intake.
• Separate from certain antibiotics, thyroid medicines, iron, zinc and bisphosphonates if advised.
• Drink adequate fluids unless medically restricted.
• Long-term use may require monitoring in people at risk of high calcium levels.

When not to use

Do not use if allergic to any ingredient. Avoid use unless medically advised in known hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D, severe kidney disease, active kidney stones, or conditions causing excessive calcium accumulation.

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only on the advice of a healthcare professional, especially if taking prenatal vitamins or other vitamin D products.
• Breastfeeding: Use while breastfeeding only as advised by a healthcare professional to ensure total calcium and vitamin D intake remains appropriate.
• Fertility: No product-specific fertility information is available. Consult a healthcare professional if using supplements as part of fertility or preconception care.
• Liver: People with liver disease should consult a healthcare professional before using vitamin D-containing supplements.
• Kidney: Use with caution and medical advice in kidney disease, reduced kidney function, history of kidney stones or high calcium levels.
• Heart: People with heart disease or those taking cardiac medicines should seek medical advice before use, particularly if calcium levels require monitoring.
• Driving: Zamcal D is not expected to affect driving or machine operation when used as directed.
• Alcohol: Excessive alcohol intake may negatively affect bone health and overall nutrition. Use moderation and follow medical advice.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Calcium may reduce absorption of levothyroxine, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates, iron and zinc if taken too close together. Thiazide diuretics, digoxin and high-dose vitamin D may require medical monitoring.

Food:

• High-fiber meals, bran, oxalate-rich foods, phytate-rich foods, excessive caffeine and alcohol may affect calcium balance or absorption in some people.

Conditions:

• Use with medical advice in hypercalcemia, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, sarcoidosis, hyperparathyroidism, malabsorption disorders and conditions requiring calcium monitoring.

Storage and Disposal

• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat and moisture. Keep in original packaging and do not use after expiry.
• Store at room temperature unless the product pack states otherwise.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Dispose of expired or unused tablets safely. Do not leave supplements where children, pets or others can access them; ask a pharmacist for disposal guidance if needed.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational and product-description purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use Zamcal D only as directed by the label or a qualified healthcare professional.