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Presentation
•Brand Name : Caldolin
•Generic Name : Calcium Carbonate &
Vitamin D3
•Composition : Each tablet contains
Calcium carbonate 1250 mg equivalent
to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and
Colecalciferol 400 IU equivalent to 5µg
vitamin D3.
•Presentation: Each Pot contains 30
tablets
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Calcium Carbonate:
• Maintains Calcium
homeostasis
• Helps in the formation of
Bone mass
•Offers maximum
elemental Calcium for
absorption
Vitamin D3:
• Ensures maximum
Calcium absorption
•Decreases bone
resorption
• Promotes bone
mineralization
Role of Calcium & Vitamin D3
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Recommended Dietary Intake of
Calcium & Vitamin D
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Indications
•As a dietary supplement
where calcium intake may be
inadequate; during
•Pregnancy
•Lactation
•Post Menopausal women
•The aged
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Indications
•In the Treatment of Calcium
Deficiency States;
•Osteoporosis
•Osteomalacia
•Rickets
•Hypoparathyroidism
•Kidney Disease
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Mechanism of Debocal:
Calcium is necessary for many normal
functions of our body, especially bone
formation and maintenance. Vitamin D
is important for the absorption of
calcium from the stomach and for the
functioning of calcium in the body.
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Dosage & Administration :
•Adults and Elderly and children:
2 tablets per day, preferably one
tablet each morning and evening.
Not recommended for children
under 12 years.
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Side Effect:
Mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
such as
•Constipation
•Flatulence
•Nausea
•Gastric pain
•Diarrhoea.
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Contraindications:
Absolute contra-indications are
•Hypercalcaemia
•Severe renal failure
•Primary hyperparathyroidism and
•Any hypersensitivity to any of the tablet
ingredients.
•Relative contra-indications are
•Renal stones (Little evidence)
•Severe hypercalciuria.