Adcal D3

Adcal D3 Tablets for Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation

You can use Adcal D3 to help maintain healthy bones and teeth when your diet doesn't provide enough calcium and vitamin D. Each tablet contains calcium carbonate equivalent to 600mg of elemental calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D3 (colecalciferol). This combination helps your body absorb calcium more effectively than calcium alone.

These chewable tablets come in a pleasant lemon flavour, making them easier to take than traditional calcium supplements. You can find Adcal D3 tablets particularly useful if you have limited sun exposure, follow a restricted diet, or have increased calcium needs during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Calcium and Vitamin D Work Together

Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium from your digestive system effectively. Without adequate vitamin D, you can only absorb about 10-15% of dietary calcium, compared to 30-40% when vitamin D levels are sufficient. The vitamin D3 in Adcal D3 helps regulate calcium absorption in your intestines and supports calcium deposition in your bones.

Calcium carbonate provides a concentrated source of elemental calcium that your body can use for bone formation, muscle function, and nerve transmission. The combination in Adcal D3 ensures you receive both nutrients in appropriate proportions for optimal bone health maintenance.

Who Should Consider Adcal D3 Supplementation

You may benefit from Adcal D3 if you have limited dietary calcium intake, reduced sun exposure, or specific health conditions that affect calcium absorption. Healthcare professionals often recommend calcium and vitamin D supplementation for certain groups who have higher requirements or absorption challenges.

Consider Adcal D3 if you:

• Follow a dairy-free or vegan diet with limited calcium sources
• Have minimal sun exposure or live in areas with limited sunlight
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding with increased calcium needs
• Are over 65 years old with reduced calcium absorption efficiency

You can explore other vitamins and supplements to support your overall nutritional needs alongside calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Why Choose Chewable Calcium Tablets

Chewable calcium tablets offer better dissolution and absorption compared to standard tablets that must be swallowed whole. When you chew Adcal D3 tablets, you break them down mechanically, increasing the surface area available for dissolution in your stomach acid. This can improve calcium bioavailability, particularly if you have reduced stomach acid production.

The lemon flavour makes these tablets more palatable than unflavoured calcium supplements, which can have a chalky taste. You don't need water to take chewable tablets, making them convenient when you're travelling or away from home.

Storage and Handling Requirements

You should store Adcal D3 tablets in their original container, tightly closed, and at room temperature below 25°C. Keep them away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain tablet integrity and prevent degradation of the active ingredients. Don't store them in bathroom cabinets where humidity levels fluctuate.

Check the expiry date before use and don't take tablets that have passed their expiration date. If tablets become discoloured, cracked, or develop an unusual odour, don't use them and consult your pharmacist for replacement.

This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking other medicines.