Extra calcium is also more readily obtained from dietary sources than vitamin D3. Kalcipos-D has been specially formulated to contain a low dose of calcium because high calcium content can increase the risk of gastrointestinal effects. It costs £4.21 (€4.82) for 30 tablets and is available on prescription. One tablet per day supplies the recommended 800 IU daily dose of vitamin D3 and 50% of daily calcium requirements for people over 50. Kalcipos-D aims to tackle the growing problem of vitamin D deficiency in older people. Kalcipos-D is the UK’s first once-daily preparation combining the updated recommended daily dose of vitamin D3 with a low-dose calcium component. It was also accepted as a vitamin D and calcium supplement in addition to specific osteoporosis treatment of patients who are at risk of vitamin D and calcium deficiency. The Scottish Medicines Consortium accepted calcium carbonate and cholecalciferol (Kalcipos-D) for the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency in the elderly.
Kalcipos-D can now be used within National Health Service (NHS) Scotland for the treatment of patients with vitamin D deficiency.
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