Oyster Shell Calcium W-Vit D (calcium carbonate/ergocalciferol (vitamin D2))

USES: This combination medication is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany). It may also be used in certain patients to make sure they are getting enough calcium (including women who are pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal, people taking certain medications such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or prednisone).

Calcium plays a very important role in the body. It is necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle, and bone. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones.

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Having the right amounts of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones.

Generic name: calcium carbonate/ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)

The following indications are listed for Oyster Shell Calcium W-Vit D:

• Hypocalcemia
• Hypocalcemia Prevention
• Osteoporosis
• Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention
• Prevention Of Vitamin D Deficiency
• Vitamin D Deficiency

Also known as: Abnormally Decreased Serum Calcium, Abnormally Decreased Serum Calcium Prophylaxis, Hypocalcemia Prophylaxis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Prophylaxis.

No ICD codes are available for this drug.