2. 2
Presentation
• Brand Name : Caldolin
• Generic Name : Calcium Carbonate &
Vitamin D3
• Composition : Each tablet contains
Calcium carbonate 1250 mg equivalent
to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and
Colecalciferol 400 IU equivalent to 5μg
vitamin D3.
• Presentation: Each Pot contains 30
tablets
3. Role of Calcium & Vitamin D3
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Calcium Carbonate:
• Maintains Calcium
homeostasis
• Helps in the formation of
Bone mass
• Offers maximum
elemental Calcium for
absorption
Vitamin D3:
• Ensures maximum
Calcium absorption
• Decreases bone
resorption
• Promotes bone
mineralization
8. Mechanism of Debocal:
Calcium is necessary for many normal
functions of our body, especially bone
formation and maintenance. Vitamin D
is important for the absorption of
calcium from the stomach and for the
functioning of calcium in the body.
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9. Dosage & Administration :
• Adults and Elderly and children:
2 tablets per day, preferably one
tablet each morning and evening.
Not recommended for children
under 12 years.
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10. Side Effect:
Mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
such as
• Constipation
• Flatulence
• Nausea
• Gastric pain
• Diarrhoea.
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11. Contraindications:
Absolute contra-indications are
• Hypercalcaemia
• Severe renal failure
• Primary hyperparathyroidism and
• Any hypersensitivity to any of the tablet
ingredients.
• Relative contra-indications are
• Renal stones (Little evidence)
• Severe hypercalciuria.
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