Therapeutic Indications: This medication is for: - those with a calcium and vitamin D deficiency - a supplement to osteoporosis treatments when the intake of calcium and vitamin D is not sufficient. Contraindications: Do not take CACIT VITAMIN D3 1000mg/880UI tablet in the following cases: · allergy to one of its components, · hypercalcemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood) · hypercalciuria (high level of calcium in the urine) · kidney stones Special warnings and side effects: Use this medication WITH PRECAUTION in the case of: · Prolonged treatment, it is important to have regularly check the quantity of calcium eliminated in the urines (calciuria). Depending on the outcome, your doctor may have to reduce or even stop your treatment. · Supplementary administration of calcium and vitamin D at high doses which must be done under strict medical supervision. · When taking bisphosphonates, it is advisable to wait at least two hours between taking these medicines and FIXICAL Vitamin D3, as well as in case of treatment with an antibiotic belonging to the cyclin family. · In case of sarcoidosis or renal insufficiency. Important information concerning the ingredients in CACIT VITAMIN D3 1000mg/880UI: If you have a sugar intolerance, seek medical advice before taking this mediction. This medication contains 171.2 mg of potassium per sachet. This is to be taken into account for patients suffering from renal insufficiency or under controlled potassium regimen. This medication contains soya oil. If you are allergic to peanuts or soya, do not take this medication. Interaction with other drugs: Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you take or have taken another drug, even if it was not a prescription drug including digitalis, tetracyclines, vitamin D3, sodium fluoride, bisphosphonates, diuretics, antiepileptics, corticosteroids, even if it is a non-prescription drug. Interaction with food and drinks: This medicinal product is likely to interact with certain foods, for example containing oxalic acid (spinach, rhubarb, sorrel, cocoa, tea, etc.), phosphates (sausages, ham, melted cheeses, dessert creams, Cola ...) or phytic acid (wholegrain cereals, pulses, oilseeds, chocolate ...). Take this medication outside of mealtimes. Pregnancy and breast feeding: Due to the vitamin D content, this product is not recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Dosage and how to use: If you think that the effect of CACIT VITAMIN D3 1000mg/880UI tablet is too strong or too weak, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Orally. Pour the sachet into a glass and add water, stir then drink immediately. 1 sachet per day. Length of treatment: follow doctor’s advice. Instructions in case of overdose: If you have taken more CACIT VITAMIN D3 1000 mg / 880 IU, effervescent granules for oral solution in a sachet than you should have: when taking an excessive dose of this medication, the following symptoms may appear: nausea, vomiting, intense thirst, constipation. If these effects appear, inform your doctor immediately. A prolonged overdose can cause calcifications in the vessels or tissue. Side effects: Like all drugs CACIT VITAMIN D3 1000 mg / 880 IU can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone): · constipation · bloating · nausea · skin reactions such as itching, spots, urticaria. If you notice side effects that are not mentioned here, or if certain side effects become more severe, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Composition : Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate: 2500 mg Quantity of calcium: 1000 mg (25mmol). Cholecalciferol concentrate in powder form: 880 UI Quantity of Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3): 22 µg Per 8g sachet. Other ingredients: Anhydrous citric acid, malic acid, gluconolactone, maltodextrin, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharose, lemon flavouring (sorbitol, mannitol, D-gluconolactone, dextrine, gum Arabic, lemon essential oil), rice starch, potassium carbonate, α-tocopherol, soya oil, gelatine, saccharose, wheat starch.