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| Calcium in biology | Mineral nutrient |
| Cholecalciferol | Vitamin |
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| Trade names | Calcitrate with D, Citracal + D, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
| Routes of administration | By mouth |
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Calcium/cholecalciferol is a combination of a calcium salt and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). It is used to prevent and treat lack of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly, as well for osteoporosis in combination with other medications.[1][2]
In 2021, the combination, calcium/vitamin D was the 181st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.[3][4]
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