Joint Formulary & PAD

Colecalciferol with calcium carbonate - Osteoporosis

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Caplets
  • Chewable tablets
  • Effervescent tablets
  • Tablets
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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.    

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 :
Supporting Documents :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Colecalciferol with calcium carbonate is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Osteoporosis guidelines have been reviewed and updated.

Key points:
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.

The guidelines are supported by two algorithms (algorithm 1 - Treatment Pathway for adults; algorithm 2 - Review of Long-term Bisphosphonate Therapy) which have been extracted from the guideline and provided as separate documents (below) for ease of use.