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Colecalciferol with calcium carbonate - Osteoporosis

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Caplets
  • Chewable tablets
  • Effervescent tablets
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

AdcalD3/ AccreteD3 twice daily formulations are the preferred calcium and vitamin D supplements.   Accrete D3 One a Day, Calci-D chewable tablets or theiCal-D3 chewable tablets are once daily options for patients with compliance issues.  

SASH- Adcal D3 is preferred product. 

Documentation

Webpage
Calcium Factsheet for patients - British Dietetic Association

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Colecalciferol with calcium carbonate
Indication :
Osteoporosis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Calcium supplements, Calcium and vitamin D, postmenopausal osteoporosis
Brand Names Include :
Adcal D3, Accrete D3, Cacit D3, Celceos, Calcichew D3, Calcichew D3 Forte, Calfovit D3, Kalcipos D, Natecal D3, theiCal D3, Calci-D
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Osteoporosis
Supporting Documents :
1

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Sep 25 - Medicines Optimisation Operational Group (MOOG)

Users are signposted to use the NICE CKS guidance for the management of osteoporosis, available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osteoporosis-prevention-of-fragility-fractures/management/management/

The National Osteoporosis Guideline Group UK (NOGG) clinical guidelines are available here-  https://www.nogg.org.uk/sites/nogg/download/NOGG-Guideline-2021-g.pdf

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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