CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM, BORON, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN (Calcium Folic Acid Plus D Chewable) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM, BORON, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN

What is the Trade Name for CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM, BORON, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN?

Calcium Folic Acid Plus D Chewable

What are the Indications for CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM, BORON, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN?

  • Indications and Usage: Calcium-Folic Acid Plus D Chewable Wafers are indicated, in addition to diet, to help satisfy the distinctive nutritional requirements of individuals under the supervision of a physician for the treatment of calcium deficiency, skeletal weakness and osteoporosis. Calcium-Folic Acid Plus D Chewable Wafers supplementation may be beneficial to individuals who have an insufficient dietary intake of the nutrients contained therein. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be useful in both preventing and treating osteoporosis. Vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial to those who are institutionalized and/or have reduced exposure to sunlight. Folic acid, vitamin B 6 , and vitamin B 12 , may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering blood levels of homocysteine. If dietary intake of calcium is inadequate, patients currently taking bisphosphonates for treatment of osteoporosis should be instructed to take calcium and vitamin D daily (Calcium-Folic Acid Plus D Chewable Wafers).

 

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