Calcium Carbonate + Risedronate + Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) + Zinc (Elemental Zinc)

Uses

Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, and Risedronate are used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

How it Works

How Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, and Risedronate Work Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, and Risedronate is a combination of four medicines that treat osteoporosis. Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D that helps your body effectively absorb Calcium Carbonate and additionally supports the muscles needed to prevent falls. Calcium Carbonate and Zinc are minerals that help build and maintain bones. Risedronate is a bisphosphonate that works by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone destruction. This action strengthens the bone and minimizes the risk of fractures.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, and Risedronate include headache, increased calcium levels in the blood, abdominal pain, nausea, rash, and urinary tract infection.

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