Description:

Ideos Calcium + Vitamin D3 500mg/400 IU Chewable Tablets (30 tablets pack) is a dietary supplement providing calcium and vitamin D3 to support bone health, maintain normal bone density, and prevent or treat calcium/vitamin D deficiencies. It helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis, supports muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting, and is particularly useful for adults (especially postmenopausal women, elderly, or those with low dietary calcium/vitamin D intake). The chewable form makes it convenient for daily use. In Ghana (Accra), it is a common, affordable OTC supplement available in pharmacies (e.g., Scab Pharmacy, Country Medical Pharmacy, Beybee Pharmacy) for bone/joint support and general nutritional health.

Prescription:

Over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement. No prescription required; freely available in pharmacies and retail outlets in Ghana. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, especially if you have kidney stones, hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, or are on medications (e.g., digoxin, thiazide diuretics).

Therapeutic Category:

Calcium + Vitamin D Supplement / Bone Health Nutritional Support (for calcium and vitamin D deficiency prevention/treatment and bone mineralisation).

Active Ingredients/Composition:

Each chewable tablet contains:

• Calcium carbonate – 1250 mg (equivalent to elemental calcium 500 mg).
• Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) – 400 IU (10 µg). Other ingredients (excipients, typical): Xylitol (sweetener), orange flavor, povidone, magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycolate, and citric acid. Tablets are white/off-white, round, chewable, and orange-flavored.

Vitamins: Yes – Vitamin D3 (colecalciferol) 400 IU (10 µg) per tablet.

Minerals: Yes – Elemental calcium 500 mg per tablet (from calcium carbonate).

Variant:

• Ideos Calcium 500mg + Vitamin D3 400 IU Chewable Tablets 30’s (standard 30-tablet pack). Related variants: Ideos in larger packs (e.g., 60 or 90 tablets), Ideos Forte (higher vitamin D3 or calcium dose in some markets), or Ideos effervescent tablets. The 30-tablet pack is the common retail size.

Consume Type:

Oral – Chewable tablet (chew thoroughly before swallowing; do not swallow whole without chewing).

Directions/Usage: Adults only (as per labelling): Chew 1 tablet daily (preferably with a meal to improve absorption).

• Take consistently for bone health support; benefits (e.g., bone density maintenance) may take months.
• Do not exceed 1 tablet per day unless advised by a doctor (risk of hypercalcemia).
• Can be taken with or without food, but with food is better tolerated.

Common Side Effects: Generally well-tolerated at recommended dose; mild/rare:

• Gastrointestinal upset (constipation, bloating, nausea – from calcium).
• Flatulence or belching.
• Hypercalcemia symptoms (thirst, frequent urination, fatigue) if overused/long-term high intake. Rare: Allergic reactions (rash, itching). Discontinue and seek advice if severe.

Package Type:

Plastic bottle or blister pack of 30 chewable tablets (white/opaque bottle with screw cap or foil blisters in carton; labeled with nutritional info, dosage, and warnings).

Storage Advice:

Store at room temperature (below 25–30°C) in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep tightly closed. Out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Dietary supplement—not a substitute for balanced diet or medical treatment of osteoporosis/deficiency (get blood tests for calcium/vitamin D levels if needed).
• Consult doctor before use if pregnant/breastfeeding (vitamin D safe but confirm dose), have kidney stones (calcium may increase risk), hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, or on medications (e.g., digoxin, thiazides, corticosteroids).
• Do not exceed dose (risk of hypercalcemia, kidney stones, or GI upset).
• If symptoms like excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea, or constipation occur, stop use and seek medical advice.
• Keep out of reach of children (overdose risk).

Product Substitutes: Similar calcium + vitamin D chewable tablets in Ghana (often 30’s packs):

• Caltrate 600mg + D3 400 IU Chewable Tablets.
• Calcimax or Calcium D3 generics (various importers).
• Osteocare Chewable Tablets (calcium + vitamin D + magnesium/zinc).
• Other brands like Ostocalcium or local generics. Consult pharmacist in Accra (e.g., Scab Pharmacy, Country Medical Pharmacy) for best match.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

Varies by exact batch (Ideos/Ideos-like products often by Servier or generics; in Ghana market, similar formulations by local importers or Indian manufacturers). Marketed/distributed in Ghana by local importers/pharmacies (widely stocked as imported supplement).

Country of Origin:

India or France (generic calcium + vitamin D chewable tablets often manufactured in India; original Ideos by Servier France, but generics common in Ghana imports).