Calcium-Sandoz contains 3 active ingredients, calcium lactate and calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3. Contents Ca lactate gluconate 1,358 mg, Ca carbonate 1,050 mg (equiv to elemental Ca 600 mg), cholecalciferol 10 mcg (equiv to vit D3 400 IU) These are both calcium salts used to supplement calcium in the diet. Supplementing calcium in the diet when requirements are higher than normal, for example during childhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding or in old age. Treating calcium deficiency. Osteoporosis/ low calcium levels Treating a low blood calcium level (hypocalcaemia) in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers Weak bones Calcium is an essential mineral needed for many purposes in the body, including the formation of strong bones. Calcium requirements are raised in the years following the menopause, and when dietary intake of calcium is low. Calcium supplements have been shown to help prevent bone loss. Calcium supplements are useful in osteoporosis; a calcium intake that is twice the recommended daily allowance (RDA) slows the rate of bone loss and reduces the risk of fractures.
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