Caldree DS Chewable Tablet 600mg/400IU

About Caldree DS Chewable Tablet 600mg/400IU

Caldree DS Chewable Tablet Uses

• Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency
• Support for bone health during growth or aging
• Prevention of osteoporosis in at-risk adults
• Extra calcium and Vitamin D needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Support alongside treatment for weak or brittle bones

Caldree DS Chewable Tablet Benefits

• Combines calcium with Vitamin D3 for better absorption
• Chewable form is easy to take without water
• Supports bone density with regular daily use
• Convenient dosing for long-term supplementation

What Experts Say

Calcium is the main mineral that gives bones their strength, but the body cannot absorb it efficiently from the gut without enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D3 helps the intestines pull calcium out of food and supplements and deliver it into the bloodstream, where it eventually gets deposited into bone tissue.

Doctors commonly recommend this combination for people whose blood tests show low Vitamin D or calcium, for older adults at risk of bone thinning, and for pregnant or breastfeeding women whose calcium needs go up. It is usually taken once or twice daily depending on how significant the deficiency is.

Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common in people who spend most of the day indoors, wear clothing that covers most of the skin, or get limited sun exposure during long working hours. Many people only discover a deficiency after unexplained bone pain, muscle weakness, or a routine blood test. Regular supplementation, along with some safe sun exposure, helps correct low levels over time.

Drug Class

• Calcium and Vitamin D3 Supplement

Caldree DS Chewable Tablet 600mg/400IU formula

• Calcium Carbonate
• Vitamin D3

Available forms

• Chewable Tablet

How to use Caldree DS Chewable Tablet 600mg/400IU?

• Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing
• Take with a meal for better absorption
• Take at the dose and frequency advised by the doctor
• Space away from iron supplements or certain antibiotics by at least two hours

Drug Interactions

• Tetracycline and Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Calcium can bind to these antibiotics and reduce their absorption if taken together.
• Levothyroxine: Calcium can lower the absorption of thyroid medicine, so doses should be spaced apart.
• Thiazide Diuretics: Combining these with calcium supplements can raise the risk of high blood calcium.

Risks and warnings

• Hypercalcemia Risk: Excessive intake beyond the recommended dose can raise blood calcium to unsafe levels.
• Kidney Stone Risk: People prone to kidney stones should use calcium supplements under medical guidance.
• Reduced Absorption of Other Medicines: Calcium can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medicines if taken together.

Caldree DS Chewable Tablet Side Effects

• Constipation
• Bloating or gas
• Mild stomach upset
• Nausea at high doses
• Rare hypercalcemia with excessive long-term use

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Protect from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children.