Calcia Vitamin D (1000 IU)

Generic Name: Cholecalciferol (25 ug)
Product Name: Calcia Vitamin D (1000 IU)

Calcia Vitamin D is a high-potency supplement that provides vitamin D supplementation. Vitamin D plays a role in calcium absorption. People get most of their vitamin D from exposure to sunlight and only small amounts of vitamin D are found in foods. It is very difficult to obtain sufficient vitamin D from the diet alone.?

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with high bone turnover and an increased risk of falls. Supplementation with Calcia may help reduce these risks. It may also improve bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It may be particularly useful for:

Older adults:?The body's ability to absorb calcium decreases with age;Individuals with an indoor lifestyle or those who avoid sunlight:?Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D.

Your doctor will be able to advise if this product is suitable for you. Consult your doctor before taking any medication or supplement.

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Dose information

Your doctor will advise how much Calcia Vitamin D to take. Always take the dose recommended by your doctor.

Always read the label. If you have any queries about the correct way to use this product, please ask your doctor. Individual results may vary.?

Precautions

Vitamin supplements are only useful when there is a vitamin deficiency in the diet. They should not be used in place of a healthy balanced diet.

If you have any concerns, please speak with your doctor.

Pregnancy

There is no information regarding the safety of Calcia Vitamin D use in pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

There is no information regarding the safety of Calcia Vitamin D use during breastfeeding.

Children

There is no information regarding the safety of Calcia Vitamin D use in children.

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Unscheduled. Calcia Vitamin D is a listed medicine in Australia.1

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Calcia Vitamin D contains ingredients that have not been found to cause any side effects. However, side effects cannot be conclusively excluded. If you experience any troublesome or worrying side effects, please consult your doctor.

Allergies to the ingredients used in this product may still develop. Typical allergic symptoms include:

Seek urgent medical assistance if you experience:

Severe swelling;?Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

If you experience any symptoms that appear abnormal or unusual, please tell your doctor.

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Calcia Vitamin D 1000 IU public summary:?No. 170071 [online]. Woden, ACT:?Therapeutic Goods Administration, eBS Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods Medicines; 22 March 2010 [cited 14 July 2011]. Available from: URL link^ top

Please note that the Product Information including information such as what a product should be used for, how it works, the dosage and relevant side effects is created by the company who makes the product. For registered medicines, the Product Information is carefully validated by the relevant Australian health authority, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). However, for complementary medicines the Product Information is NOT routinely checked by the TGA. Therefore it is important that you do NOT take any complementary medicine without first speaking with your doctor.

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