Calcium and Vitamin D
Calcium and Vitamin D supplements Calcium and Vitamin D supplements can be used to prevent bone loss when dietary intake is low and should be given in addition to osteoporosis treatment if aged >70 or if aged <70 and dietary insufficient. Aim to provide 1.2g calcium + 800u Vitamin D3 daily for the elderly, and 500mg-1.2g calcium + 250-800u Vitamin D3 daily for others. Prices in euros.
| Calcichew
D3 forte Chewable tablet |
500mg calcium 400iu D3 |
2 daily | €8.47 for 100 |
| Calcichew Chewable tablet |
500mg calcium | 2-6 daily | €11.56 for 100 |
| Calvidin Chewable tablet |
600mg calcium 400iu D3 |
1-2 daily | €8.51 for 60 |
| Ideos Chewable tablet |
500mg calcium 400iu D3 |
2 daily | €8.61 for 60 |
| Osteofos D3 sachet |
1200mg calcium 800iu D3 |
1 daily | €9.53 for 30 |
| Sandocal 400 Efferv. tablet |
400mg calcium | 3-5 daily | €10.30 for 100 |