Spring Valley Calcium 600 mg + D3 Tablet
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Spring Valley Calcium 600 mg + D3 in Pakistan
The calcium traffic controller: what calcium works well with, and what it blocks
Why Calcium and D3 Together?
Calcium is the main mineral in your bones and teeth, and about 99 percent of the calcium in your body is stored there. It is also needed for muscles and for blood clotting.
Vitamin D3 is paired with calcium because vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from food and supplements.
Calcium contributes to:
- The maintenance of normal bones and teeth
- Normal muscle function
- Normal blood clotting
- Normal energy-yielding metabolism
Vitamin D contributes to:
- Normal absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus
- Maintenance of normal bones and teeth
- Normal muscle function
How Much Calcium Do You Need?
| Group | Daily requirement (US guidance) | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 50 | 1,000 mg | 2,500 mg |
| Women 51 and over | 1,200 mg | 2,000 mg |
| Men 51 to 70 | 1,000 mg | 2,000 mg |
| Adults 71 and over | 1,200 mg | 2,000 mg |
| Pregnancy and breastfeeding | 1,000 mg (adults) | 2,500 mg |
This tablet provides 600 mg of calcium [confirm: serving size and whether this is elemental calcium], so it is meant to top up your food, not replace it.
Calcium in Your Food: The Desi Calculator
Approximate amounts per serving:
| Food | Serving | Approx. calcium |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup | About 300 mg |
| Dahi (yogurt) | 1 cup | About 300 mg |
| Sardines with soft bones | About 85 g | About 325 mg |
| Sesame seeds (til) | 1 tablespoon | About 90 mg |
| Almonds | A small handful | About 75 mg |
| Chickpeas (chana), cooked | Half a cup | About 40 mg |
| Spinach (palak), cooked | 1 cup | About 245 mg, but poorly absorbed |
A note on spinach: palak contains oxalates, which bind calcium and make most of it unavailable to your body. Leafy greens like spinach are good for other reasons, but they are not a reliable calcium source.
Add up your day: a diet with one or two cups of milk or dahi can already provide about half your daily calcium. If you rarely eat dairy, your food total may be much lower, and a supplement may help close the gap. Count all sources so that your total stays below the upper limit.
The Traffic Controller: What to Keep Apart
Calcium competes with, or interferes with, several other nutrients and medicines. Use this timing guide.
| Take calcium... | Keep apart from | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | Iron supplements | At least 2 hours |
| Calcium | Zinc and magnesium supplements (high doses) | At least 2 hours |
| Calcium | Levothyroxine (thyroid medicine) | At least 4 hours; ask your pharmacist |
| Calcium | Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics | Several hours; ask your pharmacist |
| Calcium | Bisphosphonate bone medicines | Ask your pharmacist |
| Calcium | Chai with the tablet | Better to have chai at a separate time |
A sample day (if you take several supplements):
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| Morning | Thyroid medicine (if prescribed), on an empty stomach |
| Breakfast | Vitamin D3, B12 or multivitamin (as advised) |
| Lunch | Calcium + D3 tablet, with food |
| Mid-afternoon | Iron (if prescribed), with vitamin C, apart from calcium |
| Dinner | Magnesium or zinc (if advised), apart from calcium |
This is an example, not medical advice. Your doctor or pharmacist can adjust it.
Ingredient Breakdown
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 600 mg | [calcium carbonate / citrate, confirm on label] |
| Vitamin D3 | [amount in IU or mcg, confirm on label] | Cholecalciferol |
| Other ingredients | [copy from label] |
Format: [tablet / caplet / chewable, confirm]
Serving size: [as per label]
Calcium Carbonate vs Calcium Citrate
| Calcium carbonate | Calcium citrate | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium per tablet | Higher | Lower |
| Needs stomach acid | Yes, so take with food | No, can be taken with or without food |
| Stomach effects | More likely to cause gas or constipation | Often gentler |
| Price | Usually lower | Usually higher |
This product: [confirm the form on your label]
How to Take It
- Take [serving as directed on the label].
- If it is calcium carbonate, take it with a meal.
- The body absorbs calcium best in amounts of about 500 mg or less at a time, so if you take more than that in a day, split it across meals, as your label or doctor advises.
- Drink water through the day.
- Count calcium from dairy, multivitamins and antacids, since many contain calcium.
Possible Side Effects
Some people notice gas, bloating or constipation, especially with calcium carbonate. Drinking water, eating fibre-rich foods and splitting the dose can help.
Who Should Speak to a Doctor First
- People with a history of kidney stones or kidney disease
- People with high blood calcium
- People taking heart medicines (such as digoxin), thyroid medicines, antibiotics, or bone medicines
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Anyone taking regular prescription medicines
- Anyone buying for a child
Storage
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Why Buy From Us
- Original Spring Valley product [add only what you can prove: sealed pack, batch number, expiry visible]
- Delivery across Pakistan [add cash on delivery and timing if applicable]
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