About vitamin d calcium + phosphorus
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Used for
- Supplements dietary calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus
- Supports healthy bones and teeth
- Helps prevent deficiencies when dietary intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
Daily nutritional needs: calcium 1,000–1,200 mg, vitamin D 600–800 IU, phosphorus 700 mg. Supplement amounts depend on dietary intake and product directions.
Usual dose in children
Daily nutritional needs, ages 1–18: calcium 700–1,300 mg, vitamin D 600 IU, phosphorus 460–1,250 mg. Supplement dosing depends on age and product directions.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Gas or bloating
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Excessive intake can cause high blood calcium
Important warnings
- Kidney disease can increase risks from mineral supplementation
- Excessive intake may increase kidney stone risk
- Avoid excessive intake from multiple supplements
- Gummies can pose a choking risk for young children
Pregnancy
These nutrients are needed during pregnancy; recommended amounts are generally safe. Excessive supplementation can be harmful.
Breastfeeding
Recommended amounts are generally compatible with breastfeeding. Maternal supplementation does not necessarily replace an infant’s vitamin D requirement.
Interactions
- Calcium reduces absorption of levothyroxine
- Calcium reduces absorption of some antibiotics and osteoporosis medicines
- Thiazide diuretics can increase blood calcium
- High calcium can increase digoxin-related heart rhythm risks
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.