G-Cal Vitamin D3

Expert Advice Primary Uses Indications This medication contains Vitamin D in it which is a fat soluble vitamin that will help to absorb calcium and phosphorus in body. It is used for preventing and treating bone disorders like rickets (softening and weakening of bones in children), osteomalacia (softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency), osteoporosis (bone loss). It may also be used with other medicines for treating low levels of calcium or phosphate in disorders like hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), pseudohypoparathyroidism (resistance to the parathyroid hormone), familial hypophosphatemia (a group of  rare inherited disorders) and in kidney disease to allow normal bone growth by keeping calcium levels normal. Side Effects If vitamin D is taken at normal doses, they show no side effects. But if you experience any unusual effects then consult your prescriber right away. Taking too much vitamin D can lead to harmful high levels of calcium. In case of signs of high vitamin D/calcium levels occur like nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, increase in thirst, increased urination, constipation, mental or mood changes & unusual tiredness, then tell your doctor right away. A very serious allergic reaction with this is rare. But if you notice symptoms like rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness; then get medical help. Warnings Pregnancy Pregnant female taking this medication may experience gestational diabetes (females who previously were not having diabetes exhibit higher than normal levels of blood sugar while pregnant), preterm birth (premature birth), and infection. Consult your doctor for further advice. Lactation There is evidence that this medicine passes through breast milk, so its use in lactating mothers should be with a doctor’s recommendation. Precautions This medicine may contain inactive ingredients (such as peanut/soy) that can initiate allergic reactions so, keep your doctor informed if you are allergic to it or to any other vitamin D product (like calcitriol). While taking this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medical conditions especially if you have hypercalcemia or hypervitaminosis D (high calcium/vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), kidney disease or liver disease. Contraindications This medication is contraindicated in patients with sarcoidosis (growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells), high amount of phosphate in the blood, high amount of calcium in the blood, excessive amount of vitamin D in the body, a blockage of the arteries called arteriosclerosis obliterans, kidney stones and decreased kidney function.