Who are the individuals unsuitable for Calcium Carbonate D3?
Nov 14, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Calcium carbonate D3 is an over-the-counter vitamin and mineral medication commonly used for calcium supplementation in specific populations such as pregnant and lactating women, menopausal women, and the elderly. It is also used for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, calcium carbonate D3 is generally not recommended for patients with hypercalcemia, allergies, kidney stones, renal insufficiency, or hypervitaminosis D.
Calcium carbonate D3 is an over-the-counter vitamin and mineral medication commonly used for calcium supplementation among populations such as pregnant and lactating women, menopausal women, and elderly individuals, as well as for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, calcium carbonate D3 generally is not recommended for patients with hypercalcemia, allergies, kidney stones, renal insufficiency, or hypervitaminosis D. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Patients with hypercalcemia: Calcium carbonate D3 increases calcium concentration in the blood. Administration to patients with hypercalcemia may exacerbate their condition and cause serious complications such as arrhythmia and renal failure.
2. Individuals with allergies: People allergic to any component of calcium carbonate D3 must not use it, to avoid allergic reactions such as itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, life-threatening responses.
3. Patients with kidney stones: The formation of kidney stones may be related to excessive intake of calcium carbonate. Therefore, patients with kidney stones or a history of kidney stones should use calcium carbonate D3 cautiously under a physician's guidance to avoid increasing the risk of stone formation or recurrence.
4. Patients with renal insufficiency: Calcium carbonate D3 must be metabolized through the kidneys. Patients with impaired kidney function have reduced metabolic and excretory capacity, making it difficult to effectively process and eliminate the drug's components. This may lead to drug accumulation, increased kidney burden, and even hypercalcemia.
5. Patients with hypervitaminosis D: Calcium carbonate D3 contains vitamin D. Patients with hypervitaminosis D already have excessive levels of vitamin D in their bodies. Continued intake may lead to vitamin D toxicity, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
Before taking this medication, it is recommended to first visit a hospital for appropriate examinations and to follow medical guidance for proper medication use, to avoid adverse effects on health.
