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CALCIUM Sandoz & CALCIUM Sandoz FORTE | Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D

What is the best form of calcium to take?

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  • Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the two most common forms of calcium supplement1
  • Calcium carbonate supplements tend to be the best value, because they contain the highest amount of elemental calcium (about 40% by weight)1 
  • Calcium citrate contains only 21% by weight elemental calcium1
  • CALCIUM Sandoz®: Each effervescent tablet contains 1 250 mg calcium carbonate, equivalent to 500 mg elemental calcium2
  • CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE: Each effervescent tablet contains
    1 500 mg calcium carbonate, equivalent to 600 mg elemental calcium, and 4 mg cholecalciferol concentrate, equivalent to
    400 IU Vitamin D33

Signs and symptoms of calcium deficiency4

sign and symptoms

Signs and symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency5

Symptoms


 

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References

1. Corliss J. Choosing a calcium supplement. Harvard Health. 13 October 2020. Accessed 20 July 2021. https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/choosing-a-calcium-supplement.

2. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. CALCIUM Sandoz®. Professional information (21 April 2021).

3. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE. Professional information (21 April 2021).

4. Pretorius, Schönfeldt HC. Calcium intake and metabolism. Food Advisory Consumer Service. 2009. Accessed 20 July 2021. https://foodfacts.org.za/calcium-intake-metabolism.

5. Vitamin D deficiency. Cleveland Clinic. 16 October 2019. Accessed 20 July 2021. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15050-vitamin-d-vitamin-d-deficiency.