Ostegem Tablet 500mg

About Ostegem Tablet 500mg

Ostegem Tablet 500mg Uses

• Prevention of calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency in adults
• Management of low bone mineral density and osteopenia
• Supportive therapy for osteoporosis alongside prescribed treatment
• Bone health maintenance in postmenopausal women
• Support for bone strength in people with limited sun exposure or a low calcium diet

Ostegem Tablet 500mg Benefits

• Provides elemental calcium needed for bone mineralization
• Vitamin D3 improves calcium absorption from the gut
• Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium into bones instead of soft tissue and arteries
• Supports bone density maintenance with regular daily use
• Convenient once daily combination reduces the need for separate calcium and vitamin supplements

What Experts Say

Calcium is the main structural mineral in bone tissue, and steady daily intake supports bone density throughout adult life. Vitamin D3 works alongside it because active calcium absorption in the intestine depends on adequate vitamin D3 status, without which much of an oral calcium dose passes through the body largely unused.

Vitamin K2 in the menaquinone-7 form activates osteocalcin, a protein that binds calcium to the bone matrix, and matrix Gla protein, which limits calcium deposition in blood vessel walls and soft tissue. This combination is intended to direct absorbed calcium toward bone formation rather than unwanted deposits elsewhere.

Clinical nutrition guidance generally supports combined calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation for people at risk of low bone mineral density, particularly postmenopausal women and older adults with limited sun exposure. Individual response varies with baseline vitamin D levels, dietary calcium intake, kidney function, and adherence to the prescribed daily dose.

Drug Class

• Calcium and vitamin D3 combination supplement
• Bone health nutraceutical
• Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) added for bone metabolism support

Ostegem Tablet 500mg formula

• Calcium 500mg + Vitamin D3 600 IU + Vitamin K2 90 mcg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Ostegem Tablet 500mg?

• Take one tablet daily with a meal, or as directed by a doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take at the same time each day for consistent results.
• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Space intake at least two hours apart from antibiotics like tetracycline or ciprofloxacin.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Vitamin K2 can counteract the blood thinning effect of warfarin and alter INR control.
• Thiazide Diuretics: Combined use with calcium can increase the risk of high blood calcium levels.
• Levothyroxine: Calcium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine if taken at the same time, so dosing should be spaced several hours apart.
• Tetracycline And Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Calcium binds to these antibiotics and reduces their absorption, so doses should be separated by at least two hours.
• Bisphosphonates: Calcium can reduce absorption of oral bisphosphonates like alendronate if taken too close together.
• Digoxin: High calcium levels can increase the risk of digoxin related heart rhythm problems.

Risks and warnings

• Hypercalcemia Risk: Do not exceed the recommended dose, since excess calcium and vitamin D3 intake can raise blood calcium to unsafe levels.
• Kidney Stone History: Use with caution in people with a history of kidney stones or high urinary calcium.
• Kidney Disease: People with impaired kidney function should use this supplement only under medical supervision.
• Warfarin Users: Vitamin K2 can reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, so anyone on blood thinners should consult a doctor before starting this tablet.
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only after medical advice, since calcium and vitamin needs change during these stages.
• Sarcoidosis Or Hyperparathyroidism: Avoid unsupervised use, as these conditions can already cause elevated calcium levels.

Ostegem Tablet 500mg Side Effects

• Mild stomach upset or bloating
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Mild headache
• Symptoms of high blood calcium such as excessive thirst, frequent urination or confusion with prolonged overdose
• Kidney stones with long term excessive intake

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack until use.
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack.