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Caltrate 500 mg / 1000 IU, chewable tablets are a calcium-vitamin D3-supplement and belong to the group of calcium carbonates and cholecalciferols. Calcium is an important constituent of Bone and Vitamin D3 helps the absorption of Calcium by the intestine and its deposition in the bones. Caltrate 500 mg / 1000 IU, chewable tablets are used - to prevent and treat a lack of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly. - for vitamin D- and calcium supplementation as supportive treatment of osteoporosis (brittle bones)
Directions for use:
Adults aged 18 years and over and elderly:
Take One chewable tablet daily (corresponding to 500 mg of calcium and 1000 IU (International Units) of vitamin D3).
The tablet has to be chewed before it is swallowed. It can be taken at any time, with or without food. You should pay attention to a suffcient daily intake of calcium by nutrition (i.e. milk products, vegetables, mineral water).
Caltrate 500 mg / 1000 IU, chewable tablets should be taken as long-term treatment. Talk to your doctor about how long you should take this medicine
NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
Warnings:
Do not take if you have or have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients, or if you suffer from kidney stones, kidney failure, kidney calcium deposits, overactive parathyroid gland, disease of the bone marrow/bone tumours or have problems with the levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood
Consult your pharmacist/doctor before taking if you are taking any other medication, prescribed or non prescribed, are taking other calcium or vitamin D containing products, are immobile and suffering from osteoporosis, or you suffer from an immune disorder
Contains:
500mg calcium (as calcium carbonate)
25 micrograms cholecalciferol (vitamin D3, equivalent to 1000IU) as cholecalciferol concentrate powder form
Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.
Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.
Delivery Cost
A delivery charge of €5.95 is applied to orders under €50. We offer free delivery on orders over €50*(*Large and bulky mobility items may incur an additional fee – this will be communicated to you prior to order confirmation)
Delivery Range
At present, we deliver to anywhere within the Republic of Ireland. We do not ship internationally.
Delivery Schedule
We will ship goods within 5 working days of receipt of payment from our Webstore at our Kinsale Road Roundabout, Cork location. We deliver in partnership with An Post and Fastway Couriers. We do not ship on weekends or Bank Holidays. If any goods are out of stock, we will advise you of an expected availability date. Please ensure you include a contact telephone number when ordering with us online.
Once your order has shipped, it will usually be delivered within 3-5 working days (*This is an estimate, based on our current observed delivery times. Deliveries may take longer during busy periods or due to external factors beyond our control)
Delivery Tracking
You can track your order online with An Post Tracking / Fastway Couriers by entering the tracking number you will have received in your shipping confirmation email.
If you have not received a tracking number or cannot locate it, please contact us and we will provide the tracking details for you.
Returns
Damaged Items
All items are carefully inspected by our team prior to dispatch. If an item becomes damaged in transit, you must notify customerservice@phelans.ie no more than 24 hours after receiving your item, as items damaged in transit must be reported to the relevant carrier within 24 hours of delivery.
Returning Unwanted Items
If your online purchase does not fit your needs or requirements, you may notify and return your item within 14 days of receiving your order for a full refund on the price of the product. Returns made up to a maximum of 30 days post-purchase will be issued a credit note for the value of the returned product.
Return Criteria
All items must be returned in "as new" condition, including all original packaging, in order to receive a refund. Please ensure any wheelchairs or rollator is suitable before use, as once the tyres demonstrate signs of use, they cannot be refunded. Where products require assembly, products must be carefully disassembled and repackaged before being returned to us.
See our full returns policy here: https://phelans.ie/returns-policy
