Caltrate Plus 60 Chew Tabs
Description:
Caltrate Plus Bone Health Supplement 60 Tablets
Detailed Description:
It's never too early or too late for Caltrate®.A lifetime of regular exercise and a healthy diet, that includes calcium, builds and maintains good bone health. Recently, scientists have determined that even postmenopausal women can benefit from greater calcium intake.While adequate calcium intake is important, daily intakes above 2000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit.Contains no lactose or preservatives.Can be taken with your multivitamin.Gelatin free.Marketed by: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.Tel: 0860 Pfizer (734 937).Caltrate® can help maintain healthy bones throughout life, no matter what your age or when you start.*1500 mg calcium carbonate = 600 mg elemental calcium.**According to the nutrient reference values regulations published 1 March 2010.%NRV for persons 4 years and older.Healthy, resilient bones are made of:2/3 calcium for bone strength.1/3 collagen for flexibility.Caltrate® plus tablets.Contain calcium for strong bones.Vitamin D to aid calcium absorption.Plus minerals that promote collagen formation.Nature's most concentrated form of calcium.This leaflet tells you about Caltrate® plus tablets.Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.Caltrate® plus tablets is available without a doctor's prescription, for your use as a nutritional supplement. Nevertheless, you still need to use Caltrate® plus tablets carefully to get the best results from it.Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.You must see a doctor if you experience troubling symptoms.Proprietary name: Caltrate® plus tablets.
1. What Caltrate® plus tablets contains:Contains no lactose or preservatives.Gelatine free.
2. What Caltrate® plus tablets is used for:Caltrate® plus tablets is a combined preparation with calcium for bone strength, vitamin D for calcium absorption and other important minerals for correction of calcium deficiencies, increase of bone density, prevention of bone mass reduction, and the support of collagen formation for flexibility and resilience of bones.Healthy bone is made up of 2/3 calcium, and 1/3 collagen. The combination of collagen and calcium makes bone strong and flexible - more able to absorb impact.It may be used on doctor's recommendation for supplementation of calcium and vitamin D during treatment of osteoporosis. Caltrate® plus tablets is suitable as a supplement to be used during hormone replacement therapy in menopause, as recommended by a doctor.Calcium:Is the most important component of bone tissue, and needed for bone turn-over throughout life. It is essential for maintenance of healthy and strong bones.
Vitamin D:Is required for proper absorption and storage of calcium in bones. Magnesium:Is essential for metabolism of vitamin D and for bone function, helping to maintain bone strength. Zinc:Is essential for the formation of protein and collagen. Up to 30% of the body's supply of zinc is held in the skeletal tissue.
Copper:Is a cofactor for several enzymatic reactions, including that responsible for formation of collagen, a component of bone tissue.
Manganese:Plays an important role for formation of bones and cartilages, and is an enzyme co-factor for collagen formation.
7. Presentation of Caltrate® plus tablets:Caltrate® plus tablets are packed in white plastic bottles and caps in counts of 30, 60 or 90 tablets into a cardboard carton, with an insert.8. Identification of Caltrate® plus tablets:Caltrate® plus tablet is a capsule shaped, dusty rose coloured film coated tablet, engraved "+" on left side and "P4" on the right side of the bisect on the scored side and engraved "Caltrate" on the unscored side.
Pack size:
60 tablets
Quantity in pack:
60
Marketing description:
With 500IU vitmain D3.Caltrate®.Plus.Bone health supplement.Calcium.Vitamin D.Bone building minerals.Dual benefits:Bone strength & flexibility.60 tablets.
Brand:
Caltrate
Package type:
Box
Usage instructions:
Dosage: 1 tablet daily or as prescribed by your doctor.Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.Nutritional supplements cannot replace a balanced diet.6. Storing and disposing of Caltrate® plus tablets:Keep the container tightly closed.Keep out of reach and sight of children.Do not store in a bathroom. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label/carton.Return all unused medicine to your pharmacist.Do not dispose of unused medicine in drains or sewerage systems (e.g. toilets).This container is sealed with a tamper-evident foil for your safety.Do not use if the foil is broken.
Ingredients:
Calcium*, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese.Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Tocopherols, Vitamin D3, Modified Food Starch, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Sodium Ascorbate, Sucrose, Silicon Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Cuproc Sulphate, Magnesium Oxide, Manganese Sulphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Talc, Light Liquid Paraffin, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, FD&C Blue #1 and Purified Water.
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No more returns on international orders
Please note that due to new Covid-19 related rules, the South African Government no longer allows returns of medicines from abroad. If your parcel is refused entry into your country and marked "Return-to-Shipper", we will not be able to receive your returned parcel. Instead it will be destroyed by the S.A Customs Department upon arrival.
How to return an item from within South Africa
If you need to return an item, please follow these simple steps
28 day cooling off period
If you would like to return an item please notify us within 14 days of your order being delivered. You then have a further 14 days to return the item back to us. This gives you a maximum of 28 days in total to return an item.
You can contact us by completing the form on our contact us page, selecting 'returns' from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can notify a member of our Customer Care team on 011 568 3064.
Please note that we are unable to accept returns for the following unless they are damaged or faulty:
- Perishable items.
- Unsealed items with a protective seal due to health protection or hygiene reasons.
- Medicinal products or services that are dispensed on prescription.
Please note, this does not affect your statutory rights.
Where do I send returns?
Once our Customer Care team have been notified, please arrange postage to:
F.A.O: Returns Department25 Adderley St
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town
8000
South Africa.
Unfortunately, we're unable to cover the costs of returning your items and cannot be liable for any damages incurred during transit. Please ensure they are properly secured and packaged and we'd recommend sending all returns via a recorded delivery service.
How long will it take to process my refund?
We aim to process your refund within 3-5 working days of receiving your item, however it can take up to 30 days to receive the refund via the original payment method.
Once you've cancelled the contract, you have a legal 'duty of care' to keep the items in a good condition and return them at your expense. We are entitled to deduct an amount from the refund to reflect any loss of revenue in the value of goods supplied which may be 100%, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling of the goods by you.
In accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, Regulations 68 of 2008, we will refund you the full amount paid for the items returned within 14 days of receipt of the notice of cancellation.
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