ASTACAL D

(Calcium + Vitamin D3 Combination)

Bone Strength & Calcium Correction Therapy

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Brand Name: ASTACAL D
Composition (Typical):

• Elemental Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate )
• Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

Category: Calcium & Vitamin D Supplement

 

 CLINICAL BACKGROUND

Calcium deficiency common in:

• CKD patients
• Postmenopausal women
• Elderly
• Steroid users
• Osteoporotic patients
• Vitamin D deficient patients

Consequences:

• Bone pain
• Muscle cramps
• Fractures
• Osteopenia / Osteoporosis

👉 Calcium + Vitamin D combination ensures better absorption and correction.

 MODE OF ACTION (MOA)

Calcium

• Essential for bone mineralization
• Maintains bone density
• Required for muscle & nerve function

Vitamin D3

• Enhances intestinal calcium absorption
• Regulates calcium & phosphate balance
• Supports bone remodeling

Combined Effect:

✔ Better calcium absorption
✔ Improved bone density
✔ Reduced fracture risk

 INDICATIONS

• Calcium deficiency
• Osteoporosis
• Osteopenia
• Postmenopausal bone loss
• CKD early stage mineral deficiency
• Fracture healing support

DOSAGE

• 1 tablet once or twice daily
• After meals
• As prescribed by physician

 FEATURE – ADVANTAGE – BENEFIT (FAB)

🔹 Feature

Optimal Calcium + Vitamin D3 combination

🔹 Advantage

Improves calcium absorption effectively

🔹 Benefit

Stronger bones & reduced fracture risk

 USP

✔ Balanced bone support formula
✔ Improves calcium bioavailability
✔ Supports muscle strength
✔ Convenient dosing
✔ Suitable for long-term use

 

 SAFETY PROFILE

• Generally well tolerated
• Possible constipation
• Hypercalcemia if overdosed
• Monitor calcium in CKD patients