Bonit Tablet

Bonit Tablet contains a combination of calcium and vitamin D3 (also known as cholecalciferol/colecalciferol). It is used to treat vitamin D and calcium deficiency. It is used for conditions such as osteoporosis and helps in maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Take Bonit Tablet as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist. Do not consume it in more quantity than that suggested by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting Bonit Tablet.

Talk to your doctor regarding any other medications or supplements and especially, if you are using steroids, medicines used to treat heart disorders, medicines used for thyroid disorders, antacids and certain antibiotics, as these medicines may interfere with the effect of Bonit Tablet.

Directions for Use

• Bonit Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor or pharmacist.
• Take it preferably after the evening meal.
• Do not consume it more than that recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You should not take Bonit Tablet if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
• You are suffering from tissue calcification (deposit of calcium in body tissues).
• You are suffering from malabsorption or have high levels of cholesterol.
• You are taking any other product containing vitamin D or calcium.
• You have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• You have any existing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer or any other diseases.
• You are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• You have any planned surgery or operation. You may be asked to stop taking these products at least 2-3 weeks ahead of the procedure.
• Do not take Bonit Tablet if you have a high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, a high level of calcium in urine, kidney stones or are bedridden.
• Never take thyroid medicines and this tablet together.
• You should avoid consuming too much alcohol.
• You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Storage and disposal

• Store Bonit Tablet in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which foods are a good source of Vitamin D?

• Foods rich in Vitamin D are certain fatty fish such as salmon & tuna, fish & cod liver oil, cheese and egg yolk.
• Vitamin D is formed under our skin when we are exposed to the sun. Thus, sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm at least twice a week for 10-30 minutes can help prevent vitamin D deficiency.

Why should one take Vitamin D?

• With the current lifestyle, we are all based indoors in air-conditioned offices, houses and cars, with hardly any exposure to the sun. This is leading to increased Vitamin D deficiency in all age groups and more fractures, muscle weakness.
• There is a lot of research happening suggesting that Vitamin D may have a role in preventing the onset of diabetes, cancers like colon, breast, help build immunity.

What are the side effects of taking Bonit Tablet?

You may experience constipation, nausea, vomiting and an upset stomach after taking Bonit Tablet. However, not everyone gets these side effects.