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Adcal - D3 750mg 112 Caplets

Adcal-D3 caplets contain Calcium and Vitamin D3 which are both essential for healthy bones and teeth.

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Adcal D3 Caplets can be taken as an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis and in situations requiring therapeutic supplementation of malnutrition e.g. in pregnancy and established vitamin D dependent osteomalacia.

Adcal D3 is suitable for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency/vitamin D deficiency especially as we age.

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Directions

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults, elderly and children over 12 years of age – Swallow 2 caplets twice daily, ideally two caplets in the morning and two in the evening.

Children under 12 – Do not give Adcal-D3 Caplets to children under 12 years.

If you take more Adcal-D3 Caplets than you should - You should only take what your doctor recommends. If you take too many caplets contact your doctor or pharmacist if you can do so. If not, go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately, taking the pack and remaining tablets with you.

If you forget to take Adcal-D3 Caplets - If you forget to take your caplets, take them as soon as possible and then continue to take them as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten caplets.

If you stop taking Adcal-D3 Caplets – Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you stop taking the caplets.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

What Adcal-D3 Caplets contain

  • The active substances are calcium carbonate (750 mg equivalent to 300 mg calcium) and vitamin D3 (200 I.U. equivalent to 5 micrograms of colecalciferol).

  • The other ingredients in the tablet core are colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, modified food starch, sucrose, sodium ascorbate, medium-chain triglycerides, silicon dioxide, DL-alpha-tocopherol and pregelatinized starch.

  • The orange film coat contains hypromellose,
Warnings

Do not take Adcal-D3 Caplets :

  • If you are allergic to calcium carbonate, vitamin D3 or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
  • If you have higher than normal levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia). Your doctor will be able to tell you if you do.
  • If you have severe kidney failure

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Adcal-D3 Caplets.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

  • Have osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) due to long periods of inactivity, such as long-term bed rest.
  • Have problems with your kidneys, for example, kidney stones.
  • Have higher than normal levels of calcium in your urine (hypercalciuria). If you are unsure your doctor will advise you.
  • Have sarcoidosis (inflammation that produces lumps of cells in various organs in the body). Your doctor will be able to tell you if you do.
  • Have previously been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars.
  • Are taking any other medication, even those you may have bought for yourself without prescription.

Other medicines and Adcal-D3 Caplets

Tell your doctor if you are taking calcium supplements or antacids for indigestion, digitalis drugs (e.g. Lanoxin), diuretics or corticosteroids.

If you are taking thyroxine, bisphosphonates, iron or fluoride medicines, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics make sure your doctor knows this. When taking these medicines leave a period of about 4 hours before taking your Adcal-D3 Caplets. Do not take any of these listed medicines at the same time as your Adcal-D3 Caplets.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.


Pregnancy and breast-feeding

In pregnancy or when breastfeeding, Adcal-D3 Caplets should only be used under medical supervision. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.


Adcal-D3 Caplets with food


This medicine should not be taken within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach and rhubarb), phosphate (e.g. bran), or phytic acid (e.g. whole cereals).

 

For a full list of warnings and precautions please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

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What Adcal-D3 Caplets are and what they are used for?


Adcal-D3 Caplets contain calcium and vitamin D3 which are both essential for healthy bones and teeth. Adcal-D3 Caplets provide extra calcium and vitamin D3 to your diet. It is therefore used in conditions where your body’s calcium and vitamin D levels need to be increased.

Adcal-D3 Caplets can be prescribed by doctors for certain bone conditions, for example, osteoporosis.

Studies show that taking calcium and vitamin D3 over a long time can prevent hip and other non-vertebral bone fractures in later life.

 

What you need to know before you take Adcal-D3 Caplets.


Do not take Adcal-D3 Caplets:

  • if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, vitamin D3 or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
  • if you have higher than normal levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia). Your doctor will be able to tell you if you do.
  • If you have severe kidney failure

Prescription Delivery Charges

Prescription Economy Delivery - Royal Mail
£7.99 - Can take 2-4 working days

Prescription Express Delivery - DPD
£9.99 - Express Delivery (1-2 Working Days) (Excluding Saturday Delivery)  (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

Prescription Express Delivery - Before 12pm - DPD
£15.99 - Express Delivery (1-2 Working Days) (Excluding Saturday Delivery)  (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

DPD Courier - Saturday Delivery
£13.99 - Express Delivery   (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

 

OTC Delivery Charges

Free shipping.
Orders over £50.00* (Does not include Prescription Items)
Tracked 48 Royal Mail: Estimated delivery  2-4 Working days

Economy Delivery - Tracked 48 Signature Royal Mail
£4.99 - Can take 2-4 working days

Express Delivery - DPD
£6.99 - Express Delivery (1-2 Working Days) (Excluding Saturday Delivery)  (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

Express Delivery - Before 12 pm - DPD
£15.99 - Express Delivery (1-2 Working Days) (Excluding Saturday Delivery)  (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

DPD Courier (Delivered 2/3 Days)
£5.99 -  These items (Nail Polishes or Aerosols) cannot go with Royal Mail. We require to order stock from a supplier, which takes 1 working day. So delivery will be sent DPD, once stock arrives.

DPD Courier - Saturday Delivery
£13.99 - Express Delivery   (Please be aware when you select Courier Next Day for northern parts of Scotland, DPD may take 2 days to deliver) 

 

*Please note - certain 'P' (over the counter) items do not qualify for free shipping due to the nature of the ingredients. Please contact customer services for further information. A recorded service must be used. Non-UK or private prescriptions do not qualify for free shipping - all items are sent Tracked 48 (4.79) Signature required.

**On stocked items (excludes fragrances), including Voucher codes offering free Delivery.

Tracked 48 delivery can take 2-4 working days from time of dispatch. A recorded service does not speed up the actual delivery time.

Weight restrictions may apply. In the event that any heavy or bulky items are ordered, Clear Chemist will contact you and advise you accordingly if you will be subject to any extra delivery charges.

Standard delivery is provided by Royal Mail.

NOTE:

Clear Chemist strives to offer the best delivery service possible but cannot make any guarantees on delivery times as they are contracted out to Royal Mail.

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