OROCAL VITAMIN D3 is indicated for the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, and in combination with specific treatments for osteoporosis.

PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 MG / 200 IU

18 presentations are available for this drug:

High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 20 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 30 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 50 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 60 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 90 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 100 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 120 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 168 tablet (s)
High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 180 tablet (s)
PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 20 tablet (s)
blister (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum of 30 tablet (s)
blister pack (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum of 50 tablet (s)
PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 60 tablet (s)
blister pack (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum of 90 tablet (s)
PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 100 tablet (s)
120 tablet (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s)
168 tablet (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s)
180 tablet (s) PVC polyethylene PVDC aluminum blister pack (s)

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Pharmaceutical class	mineral supplements
Active substance (s)	for one tablet: calcium carbonate (1250 mg), cholecalciferol concentrate, powder form (2 mg)
General medicine	no
Pharmaceutical form	tablet to suck
Route (s) of administration	oral
Social security reimbursement rate	65%
Laboratory (s)	THERAMEX
Conditions of issue	restricted prescription drug

Orocal Vitamin d3 Dosage

Always take OROCAL VITAMIN D3, exactly as your doctor has recommended. If in doubt, please ask your doctor or pharmacist. The usual dose for adults is 1 tablet 1 to 3 times a day; that for children is one tablet once or twice a day. The tablets can be sucked or chewed.

Orocal Vitamin d3 Contraindications

Never take OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, tablet to suck in the following cases:

high level of calcium in the blood or urine,
kidney stones,
high level of vitamin D in the blood,
allergy (hypersensitivity) to calcium, vitamin D or any other component of OROCAL VITAMIN D3.

How To Take Orocal Vitamin d3 ?

Instructions for proper use

FOR ADULTS ONLY:

Oral route

The dosage is 2 tablets per day.
The tablets are to be sucked.

how does Orocal Vitamin d3 work?

Calcium carbonate

In the gastric environment, calcium carbonate releases the calcium ion, depending on the pH.
Calcium is mainly absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine.
The rate of absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is in the order of 30 percent of the ingested dose.
Calcium is eliminated through sweat and digestive secretions.
Urinary calcium is dependent on glomerular filtration and the rate of tubular reabsorption of calcium.

Vitamin D ₃

Vitamin D ₃ is absorbed in the intestine and transported by protein bonds in the blood to the liver (first hydroxylation) and to the kidney (second hydroxylation).
Non-hydroxylated vitamin D ₃ is stored in reserve compartments such as fatty and muscle tissue.
Its plasma half-life is of the order of a few days. It is eliminated in the faeces and urine.

How To Store Orocal Vitamin d3 ?

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.

Presentation in bottle:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.
Keep the bottle tightly closed in order to protect from moisture.

Presentation in blister packs:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Do not throw away any medicines via a wastewater treatment plant or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away the medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Orocal Vitamin d3 Side Effects

Like all medicines, OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, lozenge can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Uncommon side effects (likely to occur in less than 1 in 100 people):

Too much increase in the level of calcium in the blood or urine can occur at high doses.

Rare side effects (likely to occur in less than 1 in 1,000 people):

Constipation, bloating, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea.

Very rare side effects (likely to occur in less than 1 in 10,000 people):

Itching, rash, and dyspepsia.
Symptoms of milk alkali syndrome (also called Burnett’s syndrome – usually seen only when too much calcium has been ingested) are a strong and frequent urge to urinate, headache, loss of appetite , nausea or vomiting, unusual fatigue or weakness, as well as high blood calcium levels and kidney dysfunction.
If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Orocal Vitamin d3 Interactions

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine, even one obtained without a prescription.
Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of products containing tetracyclines if taken at the same time. For this reason, medicines containing tetracyclines should be taken at least 2 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking OROCAL VITAMIN D3.
Medicines containing bisphosphonates should be taken at least one hour before taking OROCAL VITAMIN D3.
Calcium can reduce the effects of levothyroxine. For this reason, levothyroxine should be taken at least four hours before or four hours after OROCAL VITAMIN D3.
The effects of quinolone antibiotics may be reduced if taken at the same time as calcium. Take the quinolone antibiotics two hours before or six hours after taking OROCAL VITAMIN D3.
Other medicines, such as thiazide diuretics and digitalis, may influence or be influenced by OROCAL VITAMIN D3.

Effects on ability to Drive and use machines

OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, lozenge has no effect on the ability to drive and use machines.

Warnings and Precautions

Take special care with OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, tablet to suck:

In case of prolonged treatment, please consult your doctor.
If your kidney function is deteriorated or you have a tendency to form kidney stones, please consult your doctor.
If you have sarcoidosis (an immune system disorder that can increase vitamin D levels in the body), please see your doctor.
If you are immobilized and you have osteoporosis, please see your doctor.
When taking other products containing vitamin D. Additional doses of calcium and vitamin D should only be taken under strict medical supervision.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY

USE OF OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 MG / 200 IU DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
In the event of pregnancy, do not exceed 1500 mg of calcium and 600 IU per day of vitamin D, as overdose may have adverse effects on the fetus. If you are pregnant, you can use OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU in case of calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
If you are breast-feeding, you can use OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, but the passage of calcium and vitamin D3 in breast milk should be taken into account, especially in case of concomitant administration of vitamin D in the patient. ‘child.

What happens if I overdose from Orocal Vitamin d3 ?

If you take more OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 mg / 200 IU, sucking tablet than you should, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

Do not take a double dose to make up for the tablet you forgot to take.

What happens if you stop taking Orocal Vitamin d3 ?

Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.

If you have further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What is Forms and Composition ?

COMPOSITION

Active substances

Calcium element: 500.00 mg
In the form of calcium carbonate: 1250.00 mg
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3): 5.00 micrograms (200 IU)
In the form of a cholecalciferol concentrate, powder form *: 2.00 mg

For a tablet to suck.

* Composition of the cholecalciferol concentrate:

cholecalciferol, DL-α-tocopherol, sucrose, modified corn starch, medium chain triglycerides, sodium ascorbate, colloidal anhydrous silica.

Other excipients:

aspartame (E951), povidone, sorbitol (E420), magnesium stearate, orange flavor 052595A (orange essential oil, isomalt (E953), mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471)).

COMPONENTS WITH KNOWN EFFECT OF OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500 MG / 200 IU

OROCAL VITAMIN D3 contains aspartame (E951), a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful in patients with phenylketonuria.
OROCAL VITAMIN D3 contains sorbitol (E420), isomalt (E953) and sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, contact them before taking this medicine.

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Special warnings:

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The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.

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