Nutrifactor Lacta-D tablet

About Nutrifactor Lacta-D tablet

Nutrifactor Lacta-D Tablet Uses

• Supports bone and teeth strength in growing children
• Helps adults maintain bone density as they age
• Used alongside a balanced diet when calcium or vitamin D intake is low
• Supports recovery during growth spurts and periods of bone stress

Nutrifactor Lacta-D Tablet Benefits

• Improves calcium absorption through added Vitamin D3
• Chewable form makes it easy for children to take
• Supports normal nerve and muscle function
• Helps lower the long term risk of weak bones and rickets

Parents in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi often add Lacta-D to a child's daily routine when milk intake or sun exposure is limited, both common in Pakistani households.

The tablet is chewed rather than swallowed whole, so it suits children from age four and adults who prefer not to take large capsules.

As a food supplement rather than a drug, Lacta-D works best when paired with a calcium rich diet and regular activity, not as a replacement for either.

Drug Class

• Calcium and Vitamin D3 food supplement

Nutrifactor Lacta-D tablet formula

• Calcium Gluconate
• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Nutrifactor Lacta-D tablet?

• Chew the tablet fully before swallowing, do not swallow whole
• Take with a meal to improve absorption
• Children aged four to twelve years usually take one tablet daily unless advised otherwise
• Adults and teenagers may take up to two to three tablets daily as directed on the pack
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose

Drug Interactions

• Thiazide Diuretics: Combining with these blood pressure medicines may raise the risk of high blood calcium levels.
• Certain Antibiotics: Calcium can reduce the absorption of tetracycline and some fluoroquinolone antibiotics if taken together.
• Iron and Zinc Supplements: Calcium may lower the absorption of iron and zinc when taken at the same time, so space doses apart.

Risks and warnings

• Excess Calcium Intake: Taking more than the recommended dose over a long period may raise blood calcium levels.
• Kidney Stone History: People with a history of kidney stones should check with a doctor before regular use.
• Existing Vitamin D Supplements: Avoid combining with other high dose Vitamin D products without medical advice to prevent excess intake.
• Children Under Four: Not recommended for children below four years unless a pediatrician advises otherwise.

Side Effects

• Mild stomach upset
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Rare allergic reaction such as itching or rash
• Excess long term intake may cause nausea or headache

Storage Conditions

Store Nutrifactor Lacta-D tablets below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.