Calcium D3 - a formula for strong bones or calcification of the body? Do I need to take supplements with calcium and vitamin D3? Calcium with vitamin D3 - official instructions for use.

Update: October 2018

Calcium (Ca) is one of the most important macronutrients for the human body, involved in the construction of tissues and metabolism. The element ranks fifth in the list of all minerals found in the body, accounting for about 2% of a person's weight.

The role of calcium in the body cannot be overestimated. In addition to the well-known building material for bones and teeth, the macronutrient regulates the contractile function of the heart, nourishes the nervous tissue and participates in impulse conduction, lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood pressure, takes part in the transport of nutrients through cell membranes, and much more.

Calcium is extremely important for pregnant women - only with its proper intake, the physiological development of the fetus and the normal state of health of the expectant mother are ensured.

The amount of calcium in the body

In newborns, there is about 30 grams of calcium in the body. Gradually, the amount of calcium increases in adults and is approximately 1000-1200 g (for an average weight of 70 kg). The daily intake of calcium from food depends on age and gender:

Reasons for the development of calcium deficiency

Behavioral and external causes

• Insufficient intake of calcium from food, which is often observed when following certain diets for weight loss, unbalanced nutrition, vegetarianism, starvation, neglect of dairy products, etc.
• Low calcium content in water.
• Smoking, excessive passion for coffee (accelerate the excretion of Ca).

Diseases, pathological conditions

• Violation of the absorption of a macronutrient in the intestine, which occurs against the background of dysbacteriosis, candidiasis, food allergies, chronic enterocolitis, etc.
• Diseases of the kidneys, hematopoietic system, pancreas (pancreatitis), thyroid gland (familial, idiopathic, postoperative hypoparathyroidism, in which hypocalcemia develops due to increased production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands).
• Lack of estrogen
• Rickets
• (dairy and other products containing the element).

Metabolic disorders

• Excess in the body of the following elements: lead, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, cobalt, potassium and sodium, which contribute to the excretion of calcium.
• Deficiency in the body of vitamin D3, which is involved in the assimilation of the element and its incorporation into cell structures (the norm for an adult is from 400 to 800 IU).

Other reasons

• An increased need for an element that is observed during a period of accelerated growth, during pregnancy and lactation (calcium is used to build fetal tissues or enrich breast milk), increased physical and mental stress (accelerated consumption), menopause (lack of estrogen that absorbs calcium).
• Old age (impaired absorption of calcium).
• Treatment with diuretics and laxatives (accelerated elimination).

Symptoms of calcium deficiency in the body

• Weakness, fatigue, decreased performance.
• Nervousness, irritability.
• Dryness and peeling of the skin, brittle nails. Increased sweating of the scalp.
• Tooth decay, caries.
• Numbness of the fingers, face, cramps, pain in the legs and arms.
• - fragility of bones, frequent fractures or cracks, deformation of bones.
• Violation of cardiac activity up to the development of heart failure, tachycardia.
• Subcapsular (with prolonged hypocalcemia).
• Increased bleeding, impaired blood clotting.
• Reduced immunity, which is expressed by frequent infections.
• Increased sensitivity to cold weather (aches in the bones and muscles, chills).
• Signs of calcium deficiency in children: violation of the formation of teeth and bones, pathological changes in the lens of the eye, disorders of the nervous system, excitability, convulsions, poor blood clotting.

Diagnosis of hypocalcemia

Diagnosis of the condition is carried out on the basis of the patient's complaints and the laboratory determination of the element in the blood serum (the norm is 2.15 - 2.50 mmol / l).

Treatment - how to compensate for the lack of calcium

• Acute condition therapy hypocalcemia is carried out in a hospital, tk. this situation is life threatening.
• chronic deficiency macronutrient requires taking calcium supplements, vitamin D3 and other elements, normalizing the diet and eliminating behavioral factors and products that impair the absorption of Ca or contribute to its loss.

Therapeutic drugs are prescribed in such a way that the daily intake of the element is approximately 1.5-2 g. Vitamin D preparations are selected in an individual dosage, based on the needs of the body. The course of treatment, as a rule, is long and is set individually. The modern pharmaceutical industry produces combined preparations containing both calcium and vitamin D3 and other necessary pharmacologically active substances.

Calcium preparations

Pharmaceutical preparations are prescribed for the treatment and prevention of conditions and diseases associated with hypocalcemia, as well as to accelerate the healing of bone fractures. Features of calcium preparations:

• The composition should indicate the amount of elemental, pure calcium;
• Better digestibility is achieved when taken with food;
• Caffeine, carbonated drinks and alcohol significantly impair the absorption of the element;
• Poor digestibility is also characteristic when combined with antibiotics from the tetracycline group, laxatives, anti-inflammatory and anticonvulsants;
• Often calcium preparations cause side effects in the form of abdominal pain, nausea, constipation.
• Each drug has a number of strict contraindications (pregnancy, urolithiasis, tuberculosis, chronic renal failure, childhood, etc.).

All drugs from this category can be divided into 3 groups:

• Monopreparations containing a macronutrient in the form of a salt: calcium carbonate (40% of the element), calcium citrate (21%), calcium gluconate (9%), calcium lactate (13%), etc.
• Combined drugs, including calcium salts, vitamin D and other minerals. Vitamin D is involved in calcium metabolism, synthesis and maintenance of bone architectonics, therefore such dosage forms are more effective: Calcium D3 Nycomed, Calcemin, etc.
• Multivitamins. They contain several vitamins and minerals in prophylactic dosages and are intended for the prevention of hypocalcemia, and are also prescribed as an additional source of the element: Multi-tabs, Alphabet, etc. (calcium content per 1 tablet 150-200 mg).

Popular drugs

Calcium carbonate and Magnesium carbonate

Rennie 170 -250 rubles. (menthol, orange, mint). Contains calcium in bound systemic form, 680 mg calcium 80 mg magnesium hydroxycarbonate per 1 chewable tablet. It is used to eliminate the shortcomings of these elements, and also has an antacid effect. It is intended for use by adults and children over 12 years old - 2 tab. after eating, dissolving in the mouth (maximum 11 per day).

Calcium chloride

In 1 ml - 0.1 g of calcium chloride. A drug prescribed for hypocalcemia, diseases of the thyroid gland, blood vessels. Produced as a solution for intravenous administration in adults (15 ml 2-3 r per day) and children (5-10 ml 2 r per day), diluted with glucose or sodium chloride.

Calcium carbonate + Colecalciferol

Popular combined preparations that compensate for the deficiency of the element and improve its absorption. Under the action of the drug, the absorption of elements in the gastrointestinal tract is regulated, increased synthesis of parathyroid hormones is prevented, and bone resorption increases. For therapeutic purposes, the dosage is selected individually. From prophylactic:

• children 4-11 years old - 1 t 2 r per day
• children over 12 liters and adults - 2 tons 3 r per day.

Calcemin Advance

30 pcs. 440 rubles, 120 pieces 850-900 rubles. Calcium citrate + carbonate 500 mg, vitamin D3 5 mcg - a complex drug designed to eliminate calcium deficiency and prevent conditions in adults and children from 12 years old. Contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, boron, cholecalciferol. It is taken 1 t 2 times a day.

Marine calcium

100 pieces. 100 rub. Available in several variations - with magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, iodine. It belongs to the category of dietary supplements and acts as an additional source of these elements during pregnancy, lactation and menopause in women, intensive growth in adolescents, etc.

During the entire period of treatment, it is necessary to control the level of serum calcium - every week during the first month, then the multiplicity decreases.

Eggshell from lack of calcium in the body

Many traditional medicine sources promote the consumption of eggshells as a natural source of calcium. Indeed, the egg shell is 90% calcium. But studies in recent years have shown that the digestibility of the element from the shell is very low, even when used with lemon or something else. Therefore, it is not worth considering eggshells as an alternative to a balanced diet or therapeutic drugs.

Sources give the following recipe for preparing eggshells: thoroughly washing and removing a thin inner film from it, the shell is dried and ground into powder. Take half a teaspoon a day with meals, adding a couple of drops of lemon juice. The course is 1.5-2 months, once every six months.

Calcium for the elderly - myths and reality

As you know, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases many times in older people, and many, taking care of their health, increase the consumption of dairy products for sufficient calcium intake in the body. New Zealand scientists have questioned the need for a higher proportion of calcium to strengthen bones for people over 50 years old.

• Mark Bolland, along with a team of researchers from the University of Auckland, analyzed 2 studies that looked at the effect of calcium on bone density. One of them covered the age group over 50 (13,790 people). As it turned out, the constant intake of calcium supplements and foods with a high content of the element increased bone density by only 1-2%.
• Another study found a relationship between the incidence of bone fractures and calcium intake. More than 45,000 people participated in the survey. It turned out that regular intake of a macronutrient does not in any way reduce the likelihood of bone fracture.

Thus, the scientists concluded that there is no reason to take calcium supplements or switch to diets with a high content of the element in foods (calcium should be supplied with food in the daily requirement).

But sufficient physical activity, in particular, jumping for 2 minutes daily is a good preventive measure for osteoporosis for the elderly. But let's not forget that this is just one study concerning a specific group of people without taking into account comorbidities and characteristics of the body. If a doctor recommends taking calcium supplements for confirmed hypocalcemia or a tendency to hypocalcemia, his recommendations should be followed.

Prevention of hypocalcemia

Prevention of this pathological condition for healthy people who do not suffer from diseases that lead to Ca deficiency consists in a number of elementary things that everyone can do.

• Daily consumption of foods containing a sufficient amount of a macronutrient that can satisfy the daily need for it;
• The use of foods rich in vitamin D, which ensures the transformation of Ca in the body and its better absorption (sour milk, vegetable oils, eggs, seafood, fish liver, fish oil, oatmeal, greens);
• Prophylactic intake of vitamin D for children in the autumn-winter period (on the recommendation of a doctor);
• Sufficient exposure to sunlight during safe hours, excluding the period from 12 to 15.00, which ensures the synthesis of vitamin D in the human body;
• Periodic use of balanced vitamin-mineral complexes, but on the recommendation of a doctor and observing physiological dosages. Drug prevention of hypocalcemia is especially relevant for pregnant, lactating and elderly women;
• Compliance with proper physical activity, feasible sports.

Foods containing calcium

A complete diet with a sufficient proportion of calcium is the best prevention of both hypocalcemia and diseases associated with a lack of a macronutrient. It is easy to calculate the proper consumption of certain products, knowing the daily rate and the amount of the element in 100 grams of the product. There is a lot of calcium in dairy products, however, with age, their digestibility worsens, so you should not rely only on this source of the element. Also, a large amount of calcium is found in vegetables, seafood, nuts.

Some features related to the absorption of calcium

• The digestibility of Ca from milk is only 30%;
• Vegetable products are characterized by 50% macronutrient digestibility;
• The diet should be rich in foods containing vitamins D, C and magnesium;
• Nicotine, alcohol, coffee, soda (especially cola), sausages, smoked meats contribute to Ca leaching and impair its absorption;
• Salt also contributes to the removal of the macronutrient from the body and negatively affects the gastrointestinal mucosa, impairing absorption.
• The average daily intake of calcium for an adult should be 1000-1500 mg. This amount is due to the fact that not all of the calcium listed in the food list is absorbed by the body.

What foods contain calcium - table (amount of calcium - mg per 100 g of product)

Dairy		Meat fish
Skimmed milk powder	1155	Sardines, canned	380
Cheese "Parmesan"	1300	Mackerel	240
Cheese "Dutch"	1040	Salmon family fish	210
Cheese "Cheddar", "Russian"	1000	Crabs	100
Cheese "Poshekhonsky"	900	Shrimps	90
Cheese "Swiss"	850	Oysters, anchovies	82
Roquefort cheese	740	Carp	50
Cream dry natural	700	Squid	40
goat cheese	500	Milk sausages	35
Brynza	530	Pike	20
processed cheese	520	Rabbit	19
Mozzarella	515	Chicken	17
Feta	360	Beef, lamb	10
Condensed milk	307	Beef liver, fatty pork	8
Soft cheese	260	pork fat	2
Simple yogurt	200	Vegetables, fruits, nuts
Fat cottage cheese	150	Sesame	780
Ice cream	140	Almond	230
fruit yogurt	136	Dill	208
Fatty kefir (3.5%), acidophilus, curdled milk, whole cow's milk	120	White beans	194
Liquid cream 10%	90	Hazelnut	170
Liquid cream 20%	86	brazil nuts, arugula	160
Sour cream, fat content 30%	85	Beans, figs	150
Mayonnaise 50%	57	Parsley	138
Butter sandwich	34	pistachios	130
Cream margarine	14	Walnut	122
Butter unsalted	12	Spinach	106
Grocery		Green onions, seeds, beans	100
Tea	495	Raisins, dried apricots	80
Chocolate white	280	Green salad	77
milk chocolate	220	Garlic, peanut	60
Coffee beans	147	red cabbage	53
Peas	89	red carrot	51
Barley grits	80	Turnip	49
Oat groats	64	Fresh white cabbage, sauerkraut	48
Chicken egg (yolk)	55	Kohlrabi, yellow carrot	46
Cocoa	55	strawberries	40
Hercules	52	Radish	39
Rye flour	43	Beet	37
Wheat groats	27	radish	35
tomato paste	20	Grapefruit, orange, Brussels sprouts	34
Buckwheat, semolina	20	Onion	31
Pasta	19	Grape	30
Rice	8	Apricot	28
Honey	4	fresh mushrooms	27
Bakery products		Cauliflower, green peas, pumpkin	26
Bread black	100	Cucumber, green bean	22
Wheat grain bread	43	Peach, pear	20
Bun	21	apple, melon	16
Wheat bread	20	Eggplant	15
Juices, drinks		Ground tomato, watermelon	14
cocoa with milk	71	Potato	10
grape juice	20	Green pepper	8
Apple juice, tomato	7	Apple	7

Calcium is one of the elements necessary for human health and vital activity.

The lack of this element causes many disturbances in the functioning of internal organs and blood circulation, as a result of which the body is forced to redistribute calcium reserves, washing it out of the bone tissue into the bloodstream.

As a result, an equally serious problem arises - the bones become brittle and fragile, and the risk of severe fractures and diseases of the musculoskeletal system increases significantly.

Everyone knows that calcium is found mainly in dairy products, and for bone health it is necessary to include milk and cottage cheese in the menu, but even their daily use cannot guarantee good digestibility of the element.

There are several types of such drugs: monopreparations (those that contain only calcium, as well as calcium preparations with vitamin D and other trace elements that promote the absorption of the element and have a beneficial effect on the health of the body.

The need for calcium at different ages in people differ significantly - children need 0.7-1 g of calcium per day, young people - 1.3 g, the elderly - at least 1.2 g.

Monopreparations containing only calcium salt

Medicines that contain only calcium salts:

• carbonate;
• citrate;
• lactate.

Without additional additives, these drugs are popular due to their low cost and availability.

The disadvantage of their use is that this microelement is poorly absorbed by the body, and an overdose can cause serious side effects.

Calcium gluconate

The simplest drug that is sold in every pharmacy and is used for hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency in the body), as well as to suppress allergic reactions.

When compared with other drugs, it has the lowest percentage of digestibility (about 3%), and if taken incorrectly, it can contribute to the formation of kidney stones.

For this reason, calcium gluconate is most often used as part of complex therapy.

You will find instructions for using the drug L-thyroxine.

Calcium carbonate

Another common drug, which, with normal stomach acidity, is absorbed much better - by 17-22%, but with some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the degree of absorption decreases to almost zero. As with calcium gluconate, it can cause side effects such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, and loss of appetite.

It is better to take pure calcium salts in the evening or between meals, drinking plenty of acidic liquid.

"Vitacalcin"

Its main difference from ordinary calcium gluconate is that, thanks to the additional ingredients, Vitacalcin dissolves better in water and is more quickly absorbed by the body. Indications, rules of administration and side effects of the drug are similar to those described above.

"Calcium Sandoz"

A drug that contains a trace element in three forms at once: lactate, gluconate and carbonate.

In terms of pure calcium - about 500 mg per tablet.

Sandoz is convenient in that it comes in the form of effervescent tablets, making it easy to use for diseases associated with calcium deficiency in children.

Before using preparations containing pure calcium salts, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since the abuse of these drugs can cause hypercalcemia, a condition that is life-threatening.

calcium and vitamins

The composition of such preparations includes a different amount of vitamins and trace elements, from two to three to several dozen. Complex drugs bring more benefits to the body (compared to single drugs), but their cost is much higher.

Multivitamin preparations

The range of such drugs in modern pharmacies is very large, so it is necessary to choose a complex based on the needs of your own body.

Most often they are issued for a certain category of consumers: children, pregnant women, those who are at risk for osteoporosis, etc.

Here are the most famous ones:

1. "Calcium + Vitamin C". A relatively inexpensive and effective remedy for the prevention of osteoporosis and other age-related disorders. In addition to calcium, the drug contains vitamin C, which is not synthesized by the human body, so replenishing its deficiency plays an important role. Produced in the form of soluble tablets with a fruity aroma.
2. Vitrum. Preparations of this brand are considered one of the most popular in the modern market. In the line "Vitrum" you can find complexes for children and pregnant women, tonic and beauty products (improving the condition of the skin, hair and nails).
3. Vitamax. It contains calcium citrate and calcium hydroxyapatite, forms that are best absorbed by the body, as well as additional elements, including phosphorus, boron, zinc and a chondroitite sulfate complex, designed specifically to strengthen bones and joints.

In addition to the above drugs, calcium is part of the Multitabs vitamin complex for children, Prenatal and Elevit for pregnant women, Sana-Sol, etc.

Due to anatomical features, women need more calcium than men, and in the life of the fair sex there are several periods when this element is vital (puberty, pregnancy, menopause).

Combined drugs

Calcium combination products contain another important element for bone health - vitamin D (preparations with calcium and vitamin D).

It promotes good absorption of calcium, protects bone tissue from destruction and prevents diseases such as rickets and osteoporosis.

List of funds containing these two components:

1. "Calcium-D3 Nycomed". Combined remedy that contains calcium and vitamin D3. This is one of the most effective and easy to use preparations - it is available in the form of mint or orange flavored chewable tablets. Virtually no side effects.
2. Complivit Calcium D3. The components of the drug include calcium carbonate, cholecalciferol and vitamin D. It is available in the form of chewable tablets that can be taken from the age of three. Possible side effects include allergic reactions and gastrointestinal disorders.
3. "Calcemin". Mineral and vitamin complex, which includes calcium carbonate and citrate, vitamin D and other beneficial substances. Available in the form of capsules, taken with meals at the dosage indicated in the instructions.

Among the popular combination drugs, you can also include Natekal D3, which additionally contains magnesium useful for the heart, and Ostalon Calcium-D with alendronic acid, a substance that slows down the destruction of bone tissue.

Taking drugs containing calcium and other beneficial substances is the best way to prevent bone tissue diseases, but before choosing a remedy, you should consult a doctor and carefully study the list of contraindications and side effects.

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Is there a cheap alternative to Calcium D3 Nycomed

Calcium D3 Nycomed is a drug that is prescribed to stabilize the metabolism in the body of such important components as calcium and phosphorus. Lack of one or another substance can lead to serious illnesses. The drug is produced in the form of chewable tablets with various flavors (strawberry, orange, mint). The article will consider in detail Calcium D3 Nycomed and its cheaper analogues, as well as their cost in pharmacies.

In what cases is the remedy indicated for use?

Patients who are under therapeutic treatment for diseases such as osteoporosis and bone fractures.

Contraindications

• kidney stone disease;
• severe kidney disease;
• Increased calcium in the blood;
• tuberculosis;
• Sensitivity to an auxiliary, constituent element - fructose.

In addition, there is an age limit - children under 3 years of age are not prescribed a remedy.

Side effects

In the vast majority of cases, this drug is well tolerated. Negative side effects during therapy are rare. These include constipation, bloating, gagging, and other gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, reactions in the form of allergies on the skin are not excluded - a rash or urticaria.

Instructions for taking the medicine

The drug is available in tablet form. Gradual resorption or chewing of tablets is allowed.

For preventive measures against osteoporosis or its treatment, adults are prescribed 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.

Children over 12 years old who need to maintain the level of calcium and vitamin D in the body are recommended 1 tablet 2 times a day; at the age of 5 to 12 years - no more than 1 tablet per day. Even younger patients, this medicine is prescribed on the recommendation of the attending physician.

The duration of therapy in the course of preventive measures against the occurrence of a lack of calcium in the body or vitamin D3 can be at least a month and not more than 6 weeks. During the year, at the discretion of the doctor, a second course of treatment may be prescribed.

If the treatment of bone fractures or the prevention of osteoporosis is carried out, then the duration of treatment is set by the doctor on an individual basis.

How much does Calcium D3 Nycomed cost? Price in pharmacies

The cost starts from 350 and ends in the region of 530 rubles. The price depends on the number of tablets in the package, in which region and in which pharmacy the medicine is sold.

List of relatively inexpensive analogues

Below is a comparative table of analogues of the drug in question. They contain information about the price on the most famous online sites for the sale of medicines.

Cheaper analogues of the drug Calcium-D3 Nycomed	Apteka.ru price in rubles		Piluli.ru price in rub.
	Moscow	St. Petersburg	Moscow	St. Petersburg
Calcemin (tablets) 30 pieces	340	347	342	294
Complivit Calcium D3 forte (chewable tablets) 30 pieces	232	225	228	185
Calcium-Active Citrate (tablets) 36 pieces	232	242	239	220
Calcium + Vitamin C (effervescent tablets) 12 pieces	167	131	114	121
Calcid (tablets) 100 pieces	150	139	120	106

Calcemin - (Germany)

This effective drug from a German pharmaceutical company is prescribed for the treatment of such an ailment as osteoporosis of any origin, as well as overcoming vitamin D deficiency in children.

Calcemin is not prescribed for individual intolerance to any component included in its composition, excessive calcium in the blood, as well as severe kidney disease. In addition, it is worth noting that Calcemin differs from Calcium D3 Nycomed by an age limit. Therapeutic treatment is not allowed for children under 5 years of age.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before taking this medication.

Calcemin has a list of possible but rare side effects - nausea, excessive gas in the intestines, diarrhea, allergies - rashes and hives on the skin of the body.

Complivit Calcium D3 forte - (Russian analogue substitute)

The Russian-made medication contributes to the treatment of osteoporosis. In addition, this medicine allows you to carry out a preventive course or save the patient from calcium deficiency in the body.

Contraindications include individual intolerance to its components, an excess of vitamin D in the body, malignant tumors (bone metastases, myeloma), as well as diseases of the renal system. Children under 3 years of age are not prescribed these tablets.

In the form of side effects, allergic reactions that do not carry serious harm to health may appear. Much more unpleasant can be various disorders of the digestive system - the formation of gases, stomach pain and diarrhea. An increase in the calcium content in the urine and blood is not excluded.

Calcium-Active Citrate - (domestic similar remedy)

The purpose of this medication is to provide the body with additional calcium and vitamin D3. This drug prevents the development of osteoporosis.

Calcium-Active Citrate is not prescribed for those patients who are prone to an allergic reaction to its active and auxiliary components, as well as for women who are expecting a baby or are in the lactation period.

The drug is well tolerated, however, allergic reactions can become extremely rare.

Calcium + Vitamin C - (France)

The peculiarity and distinctiveness of this drug from the French manufacturer from others considered in the article is the presence of vitamin C in the composition. This medication can not only make up for the missing substances of the same name for the stable functioning of the body, but also alleviate the general condition after physical, mental stress or during pregnancy. In addition, the drug provides accelerated healing of wounds and bone fractures.

The main prohibition when using is an allergy to one or another element included in it.

During therapy, there is a threat of negative effects. Fortunately, in medical practice they are rare, however, it is possible - a disorder of the digestive system (diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain). Skin reactions such as itching and rash may also occur.

Kaltsid - (Russia)

The most affordable drug of the listed substitutes has a wide list of indications. These include osteoporosis, ensuring the stable and normal growth of children, healing of wounds and bone fractures. In addition, this remedy saturates the body with vitamins B, C, D3, the lack of which he experiences. Calcid can also be prescribed for allergies, as a drug that will have a supporting function during therapeutic treatment. Another advantage of this medicine is to increase the level of immunity in the event of infectious, colds or excessive physical and emotional overload.

Calcid is contraindicated only in patients with hypersensitivity to the composition of this medication.

Another plus to the low cost of this drug is the absence of any negative side reactions identified.

Conclusion on inexpensive, similar means

The drug that was discussed in this article is, of course, the best drug that can overcome calcium deficiency in the body. However, at the same time, the drug has an excessively high cost. Given this fact, many companies that produce pharmaceutical products produce similar and more affordable medicines. They have an almost identical list of indications and active ingredients. All considered analogues of the drug Calcium D3 Nycomed have both advantages and disadvantages. In any case, it is up to the physician to select a specific pharmaceutical product for treatment.

Calcium is the building material of muscle tissue and bones, the element is also involved in metabolism, improves the conductivity of nerve fibers, harmonizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system, strengthens tooth enamel and protects against caries. Many women may notice the appearance of allergic rashes in the off-season, this is due to the weakening of the protective functions of the body. Calcium plays the role of an antihistamine and well eliminates allergy symptoms. Vitamins with calcium for women will be useful at any age, especially in the elderly, when the bone tissue becomes fragile, the musculoskeletal system undergoes changes.

Why do people decrease in height closer to old age, wrinkles appear, muscles weaken? Metabolic processes slow down, new cells do not have time to replace dead ones, so the body gradually fades. Vitamin complexes with calcium content help slow down the aging process and maintain a sufficient amount of the element for a full life of a woman.

Signs and causes of calcium deficiency

Symptoms of a lack of a useful trace element are:

• irritability, depression ;
• brittle nails, hair loss, tooth decay ;
• growth retardation or complete cessation in girls ;
• bleeding gums, periodontal disease ;
• limb cramps, numbness ;
• palpitations, hypertension .

The causes of Ca deficiency are malnutrition, vitamin deficiency (in particular -), heavy physical exertion, poor environmental conditions, and pregnancy.

The daily dosage of the element depends on age:

• for children under 6 months required 400 mg substances;
• children under 3 years old - 600 mg;
• a child between the ages of 3 and 10 should receive 800 mg;
• children aged 10 to 13 should consume 100 mg per day;
• for adolescents and adults from 13 to 25 years old, doctors recommend a daily dosage of 1200 mg.

Bones grow up to 25 years. After the skeleton is fully formed, the dosage is reduced. People between the ages of 25 and 55 need to consume 1000 mg calcium per day. During pregnancy, a microelement is needed in higher doses for women, so doctors prescribe from 1500 to 2000 mg Sa per day. Ladies during menopause should increase their calcium intake to 1400 mg.

Vitamin complexes with calcium for women

There are several forms of an element for strengthening bone tissue, which are absorbed in the body at different speeds and efficiency:

• Calcium gluconate - here the element is contained in small quantities, so the dosage is prescribed in large volumes.
• Calcium chloride - can be taken orally, but it harms the stomach, so you need to drink plenty of milk. The best option is intravenous injections.
• Calcium carbonate - contains a large percentage of useful substances, for absorption there must be an increased acidity of the stomach, or you should drink the vitamin with acidic fruit juices.
• calcium citrate- is the best vitamin in terms of digestibility. Women in menopause and all ladies in old age, doctors recommend buying vitamin complexes containing calcium citrate.

Let us consider in more detail what drugs exist and what effect they have on the female body.

According to clinical studies, Ca is better absorbed in combination with vitamin D3. Therefore, all complexes are created on the basis of these components. After a course of treatment with the drug, the state of the nervous system improves, sleep normalizes, bone strength is restored, hair stops falling out and restores its structure, nails become stronger and stop exfoliating. Calcium is an important component of female beauty.

The product contains 500 mg of Ca. Take tablets according to the instructions: children under 5 years old should be given half a lozenge once a day, children under 12 years old should drink 1 or 2 lozenges per day, adults - 2 tablets per day. The drug should be taken during or after a meal. The course of treatment lasts from 1 to 1.5 months, depending on the clinical picture of the disease.

Calcium D3 Nycomed Forte

Chewable tablets with a high content of vitamin D. The drug is prescribed for the prevention of osteoporosis. The content of Ca remains the same as in the usual complex Calcium D3 Nycomed, however, the content of vitamin D has doubled and is 10 mcg. The drug is drunk as a supportive agent after bone fractures. The course of treatment is one month, adults need to take 2 chewable tablets with meals.

The complex was created to improve the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the female body. Fruit lozenges help to cope with the symptoms of osteoporosis, beriberi, chronic fatigue, friability and fragility of bone tissue, as well as restore the beauty of hair and nails. In preventive measures against osteoporosis, one tablet should be taken twice a day, with a lack of Ca and D3, one should drink 1 tablet 3 times a day. The Ca content is 500 mg.

The drug is prescribed to persons who abuse bad habits, or whose activities are associated with increased physical exertion. Magnesium restores the work of the heart, strengthens muscle tissue, the element is necessary for athletes. Calcium carbonate improves the transmission of nerve impulses, improves the condition of bone tissue, increases the body's resistance to stressful situations, and improves intellectual performance. The composition of the drug contains 350 mg of Ca. The course of treatment is one month. You need to take the tablets once a day with meals.

Vitrum Calcium + vitamin D3

Doctors prescribe medicine to women in the period after menopause to protect the musculoskeletal system from osteoporosis. The drug normalizes brain function, improves memory and concentration, improves metabolism, restores bone tissue regeneration. The tablets contain 1.25 g of calcium carbonate. You need to drink the drug 1 pill once a day with meals. For children, the dosage is determined by the attending physician.

The package contains 120 tablets in a pink shell. The drug effectively fights the symptoms of deficiency of Ca, Mg, D. The daily dose contains 500 mg of calcium citrate. An element in this form is best absorbed, so the drug is prescribed to women after 55 years of age, when the body is no longer able to work at full capacity. You need to take a tablet once a day, 1 pc for 3 months.

Means based on pantohematogen. Capsules are prescribed for the prevention of hormonal failure after 40 years, with deficiency and Ca, as well as to maintain the beauty and health of hair and nails. Calcepan contains all the necessary vitamins, as well as herbal extracts. The drug is safe for health and has no side effects. The instructions for use say that you need to take tablets 6 times a day, 1 piece, chewed with meals.

Before you start taking the drug of your choice, you should consult with your doctor. Perhaps he will recommend a different dosage of the vitamin complex.

In addition to taking additional supportive products, do not forget that calcium is also present in foods. The trace element is found in dried fish, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, cheeses, milk, nettles, basil, parsley, almonds

If you have a lack of calcium in the body, try to eat right and eat foods high in this trace element. Lead a healthy lifestyle and do not abuse bad habits, as alcohol and smoking quickly destroy the body.

Calcium is a trace mineral that affects the health of hair, nails, bones and teeth. That is why it is necessary to ensure that the body receives a sufficient amount of this substance. If necessary, you should take calcium supplements, which are prescribed only by a doctor. In this matter, one should adhere to the golden mean and remember that both a deficiency and an excess of this microelement brings significant harm to health.

Among the main functions of this microelement, the following are distinguished:

• participates in the process of blood coagulation;
• normalizes the metabolism of carbohydrates and sodium chloride;
• contributes to the proper formation of the human skeleton;
• controls muscle contraction and hormone secretion;
• reduces the permeability of the vascular walls;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect.

When to Take Calcium Supplements

To answer this question, you need to know how much calcium per day should enter the body. An adult needs 0.8 g of a trace element per day. For women who are pregnant and breastfeeding the baby, the norm increases to 1 g. As for children, according to international standards, the daily need of the child's body for calcium is:

• in crumbs up to 6 months - approximately 500 mg;
• in babies from 6 to 12 months - up to 700 mg;
• in children from 1 year to 10 years - at least 900 mg;
• in adolescents 11-16 years old - 1200 mg.

An increased amount is required for those who play sports, constantly contact (professional activity) with dust that contains phosphates and fluorine. If a person uses steroid hormones and glycocorticoids for treatment, then the daily need for calcium also increases.

A lack of calcium can also occur if you follow a low-calorie diet, as the intake of the trace element in the body decreases. Such people need to monitor the sufficient intake of this component in the body with food, otherwise the desire for a beautiful figure can be very expensive - health.

If a person does not receive a sufficient amount of this trace element with food, then it is necessary to additionally use preparations containing calcium. The price for them is different: there are both expensive products and inexpensive, but effective drugs with calcium.

Indications for use

It should be noted right away that it is necessary to take drugs that contain calcium only as directed by a specialist; it is unacceptable to prescribe medications on your own. So, let's figure out when you need to take additional calcium-containing drugs:

1. The acidity of the gastric environment is increased due to the large amount of hydrochloric acid. This condition is typical for gastric ulcers, gastritis occurring in acute and chronic form, duodenitis, erosions formed in the gastrointestinal tract, reflux gastritis.
2. Rickets. A childhood disease that occurs due to a significant lack of calcium and other trace elements and is manifested by a violation of the growth of the child's bones.
3. A large number of caries-affected teeth in both adults and children.
4. Hypocalcemia, or a decrease in the amount of calcium in the body. It develops as a result of impaired absorption of the microelement, its insufficient intake with food, as well as due to the use of corticosteroids and in kidney diseases.
5. Tetany. This is a pathological syndrome that develops in muscle tissues and provokes their hypertonicity.
6. Osteomalacia. A disease associated with a decrease in bone mineral density. It does not lead to any functional disorders, but serves as a signal of developing osteoporosis. Osteomalacia can be detected using densitometry.
7. Osteoporosis. A disease that occurs as a result of a significant decrease in bone mineral density.
8. Postmenopausal women with signs of osteoporosis. In this case, the treatment is complemented by the use of vitamin D.
9. To eliminate the symptoms of hyperacidity that develop after drinking coffee, alcoholic beverages, nicotine, certain medications, and also as a result of non-compliance with the recommended diet.

Classification of calcium preparations

All medicines containing calcium are divided into three groups. Each has its own specific application. What is the best calcium preparation? This can only be determined by the attending physician, taking into account the peculiarities of the course of the disease and the well-being of a particular patient.

Monopreparations

These are medicines that include calcium without any additives. The list of such drugs is quite wide:

• calcium carbonate;
• calcium citrate;
• calcium lactate;
• calcium sandoz;
• Vitacalcin;
• Scoralite;
• Additive calcium.

Combined

Unlike monopreparations, vitamin D and other microelements are added to the composition of the combined ones. The advantage of combined medicines is that the body receives two important components at the same time - calcium and vitamin D. The latter is also important for the health of bones and teeth. Combinations include the following:

• Calcium D3 Nycomed;
• Calcemin;
• Calcium D3 Classic;
• Complivit calcium D3;
• Natecal D3.

Multivitamin

The composition of calcium multivitamin preparations contains many vitamins and microelements, so the human body is enriched not only with calcium, but also with other useful and necessary components. We are talking about preparations-vitamins with calcium, namely:

• Vitrum;
• Sana-sol;
• Multi-tabs;
• Elevit.

Mode of application

In order to get the maximum health benefits from the treatment, it is necessary to take medications correctly, strictly following the doctor's recommendations. Consider the method of application, the dosage of some drugs.

1. Calcemin. Recommended for adults and children over 12 years of age, one tablet twice a day. The drug must be taken either with meals or immediately before meals. The duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each patient.
2. Multi-tabs. Can be used by adults and children over 4 years of age. The drug is taken once a day with or after meals. The duration depends on the degree of calcium deficiency in the body and is determined strictly individually.
3. Vitacalcin. It is prescribed in the amount of 250 - 1000 mg per day. The tablet is recommended to be chewed and washed down with a glass of water. If the form of the drug is effervescent tablets, then they are dissolved in 200 ml of water.
4. Vitrum. Take adults and children over 12 years of age during or after meals, one tablet per day for 30-60 days.

It should be noted: if therapy lasts for a long time, periodic monitoring of the amount of calcium in the urine and blood is necessary.

Can I take during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy, calcium supplements are allowed from the second trimester and not earlier than after the 13th week of gestation. During breastfeeding, it may also be necessary to take additional calcium supplements. Let's get acquainted with the signs that indicate a calcium deficiency in the body of a woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding:

• rapid destruction of a large number of teeth;
• fragility of nails and hair develops;
• the risk of early delivery;
• late gestosis of pregnant women;
• severe toxicosis in the early stages;
• risk of abortion;
• increased nervousness and anxiety;
• cramps in the lower extremities;
• muscle tone is increased;
• primary weakness of labor activity.

The doctor may prescribe the following drugs for calcium deficiency in expectant and nursing mothers:

• Calcium D3 Nycomed, which includes 500 mg of calcium, as well as vitamin D, which contributes to better absorption of calcium;
• Calcium gluconate also has 500 mg of calcium in each tablet;
• Vitrum, Elevit, Pregnavit and other multivitamin complexes that are intended for both pregnant women and nursing mothers;
• Calcemin contains 250 mg of calcium in each tablet, the drug has a significant advantage - it is better and faster absorbed by the woman's body.

The dosage of all drugs, the duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.

Contraindications to the use of calcium preparations

The main contraindications to the use of medications containing calcium are the following diseases and conditions:

• hypercalcemia, i.e. an increased amount of a trace element in the body;
• individual immunity of the drug components;
• hypersecretion of the parathyroid glands;
• malignant neoplasms with metastases in bone tissue;
• urolithiasis disease;
• chronic kidney disease, in which organ failure is observed;
• multiple myeloma;
• phenylketonuria.

Side effects

Undesirable effects include such manifestations as:

• an allergic reaction occurring in varying degrees of severity;
• nausea and vomiting;
• pain in the abdomen;
• flatulence, stool disorders;
• hypercalcemia (develops as a result of excessive intake of calcium with drugs).

Calcium preparations will help to cope with the problem of calcium deficiency in the body, if the patient strictly follows the appointment of a specialist.