Indication Orocal 500mg/400UI is suitable for adults in the following situations: - calcium and vitamin D deficiency - supplement to osteoporosis treatments when calcium and vitamin D levels are not high enough. How to take this drug How to use ONLY TO BE TAKEN BY ADULTS. Orally. Tablets to be sucked. Dosage: The recommended daily dose is 2 tablets per day. YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIPTION GIVEN FROM YOUR DOCTOR. Length of treatment YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIPTION GIVEN FROM YOUR DOCTOR. Composition YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE PRESCRIPTION GIVEN FROM YOUR DOCTOR. Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate: 1250 mg Quantity of calcium: 500 mg Cholecalciferol concentrate*: 4 mg Quantity of vitamin D3: 400 U.I Per tablet. *Composition of Cholecalciferol concentrate: Cholecalciferol, DL - tocopherol, sucrose, modified food starch, medium chain triglycerides, sodium ascorbate, silicone dioxide. Other ingredients: Sorbitol (E420), povidone, magnesium stearate, aspartame (E 951), granulated lemon flavouring (isomalt (E 953), lemon flavouring, mono and diglyceride of fatty acids). Format This is in the form of a tablet to suck. Box of 60. Precautions for use Use this medication with precaution when: · Prolonged treatment, it is necessary to have regularly check the quantity of calcium eliminated in the urine (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. · Treatment with sodium fluoride or biphosphonate, it is advised to wait two hours between taking these medicines and OROCAL VITAMIN D3, and if treated with an antibiotic of the tetracycline family, is advised to wait three hours. · Sarcoidosis or renal insufficiency. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Contraindications Do not take OROCAL VITAMIN D3 500mg/400UI tablet in the following cases: · if you suffer from phenylketonuria (a hereditary disease discovered at birth) due to the aspartame content. · allergy to one of its components vitamin D · high level of calcium in the blood · high level of calcium in the urine · kidney stones IF IN DOUBT IT IS ADVISABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Pregnancy and breast feeding During pregnancy do not exceed 1500mg of calcium and 600UI of vitamin UI per day (1 tablet). Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs.