Calciquick D3 Sachet 1gm

Calciquick-D3 sachet is a vitamin supplement. It is used to treat the nutritional deficiency of Vitamin D3/cholecalciferol. It is also used as an adjuvant for treating certain bone-related conditions and when nutritional requirements of the body are high such as in the elderly, after surgery, and in growing children.

Calciquick-D3 sachet contains Vitamin D3/cholecalciferol as an active ingredient. Vitamin D is an essential component for the absorption of calcium. It helps maintain healthy and strong bones and teeth.

Vitamin D is produced naturally within the body when sun rays (UV rays) strike the skin and it's also known as ‘sunshine vitamin’. Low levels of Vitamin D can cause weakness, fatigue, and fragile or weak bones. This medicine is a high dose of vitamin D to be taken once weekly and is not meant for daily consumption.

It should be taken for a limited period only under a doctor's guidance.

Directions for Use

• Take Calciquick-D3 sachet as advised by your doctor.
• You should not consume vitamin supplements more than the stated recommended daily dose.
• Take this supplement after a meal for better absorption of vitamin D.
• This is a high dose of vitamin D and is not to be consumed daily.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any existing medical condition, you are on other medications, supplements or following any complementary or integrative health approaches.
• You should not take this supplement if you are allergic to any of the components of this supplement.
• 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.
• Dietary supplements are intended to supplement the diets of some people and should not be a substitute for a well-balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which foods are a good source of vitamin D?

• The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Vitamin D is formed under our skin when we are exposed to the sun. Very few food products are a good source of vitamin D such as cod liver oil, cheese, egg yolk, etc. Sun exposure from 10 am to 3 pm at least twice a week for 10-30 minutes can help you 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. It can eventually lead to an increase in vitamin D deficiency in all age groups and more fractures and 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 and helps build immunity.

Is Calciquick-D3 sachet a health supplement? Can it be harmful if I take it too much?

Yes, taking too much of Calciquick-D3 sachet can be harmful. Excess vitamin D can get deposited in the liver and fat cells. It can lead to increased calcium levels, nausea, vomiting, kidney stones in the body. If you think you have taken too much of this supplement, seek medical attention immediately.

Can I take Calciquick-D3 sachet if I am pregnant?

Calciquick-D3 sachet should be taken under medical supervision by a pregnant woman. High doses of Vitamin D are not be taken in pregnancy.

Why does vitamin D deficiency occur?

It can happen due to limited exposure to sunlight, inability of kidneys to convert vitamin D into active form and poor absorption from the intestine. It is also common among individuals allergic to milk products, lactose intolerant and following some specific diet like ovo-vegetarianism and veganism.

Can I take Calciquick-D3 sachet daily?

Calciquick-D3 sachet is a high dose of vitamin D and not meant for daily consumption. High doses of vitamin D are to be taken once a week for a few weeks as advised by your doctor.

What is the use of Calciquick D3 sachet?

• Calciquick D3 sachet is used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.
• It is used as an adjuvant for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and bone disorders.
• It is also used as a supplement when vitamin D requirements of the body are high such as in the elderly and inadequate sun exposure.

How to use Calciquick D3 sachet?

Take one-fourth to a whole sachet of Calciquick D3 sachet with milk. However, you should always take this medicine exactly as recommended by the doctor. preferably take this supplement after a meal for better absorption of vitamin D.