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Ideos

Active Ingredient:
Colecalciferol, Calcium Carbonate
Origin:
EU

Ideos (Colecalciferol, Calcium Carbonate)

Colecalciferol and Calcium carbonate, the active ingredients in Ideos, are a vitamin D3 and calcium supplement presented as an oral tablet for oral use. They support calcium absorption and bone health in adults and children with insufficient dietary intake.

GNH India supplies Ideos as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, pharmacies and clinics worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Laboratoire Innotech International

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Indications & Clinical Uses

Ideos provides vitamin D3 and calcium to address conditions related to bone mineralization and calcium balance.

  • Osteoporosis: helps maintain bone mineral density and reduces fracture risk.
  • Vitamin D deficiency: restores normal serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D concentrations.
  • Calcium deficiency: corrects low serum calcium levels.
  • Hypoparathyroidism‑related hypocalcemia: assists in normalising calcium homeostasis.

How It Works

  • Colecalciferol is converted in the liver to 25‑hydroxyvitamin D and subsequently in the kidney to the active hormone calcitriol, which binds intestinal vitamin D receptors to increase transcription of calcium‑transport proteins, enhancing calcium absorption. Calcium carbonate supplies elemental calcium that is absorbed in the small intestine, providing the mineral needed for bone mineralisation and various cellular functions.

Side Effects

Ideos is generally well tolerated, but adverse reactions can occur.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea: mild gastrointestinal upset.
  • Constipation: reduced bowel movements.
  • Abdominal discomfort: transient stomach pain.
  • Flatulence: increased intestinal gas.
  • Mild hypercalcemia symptoms: fatigue or mild headache.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Severe hypercalcemia: confusion, arrhythmia, or renal impairment.
  • Kidney stones: calcium oxalate crystallisation.
  • Allergic reaction: rash, itching, or swelling.
  • Hypervitaminosis D: vomiting, polyuria, or calcification of soft tissues.
  • Anaphylaxis: rapid onset of breathing difficulty and hypotension.

Precautions & Warnings

Before initiating Ideos, consider the following safety measures.

  • Baseline assessment: check serum calcium and 25‑hydroxyvitamin D levels.
  • Renal monitoring: evaluate kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Hypercalcemia avoidance: do not use in individuals with existing high calcium levels.
  • Caution in granulomatous diseases: avoid in sarcoidosis or tuberculosis where vitamin D activation is increased.
  • Pregnancy and lactation: use only if the benefit outweighs potential risk, as safety data are limited.
  • Store at ambient temperature: keep in the original container, protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

Avoid Interactions

Ideos may interact with other medicines that affect calcium or vitamin D metabolism.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Thiazide diuretics: can exacerbate hypercalcemia.
  • Digoxin: increased risk of toxicity with elevated calcium.
  • High‑dose vitamin A: may potentiate hypercalcemia.
  • Calcium‑containing antacids: may cause excessive calcium load.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Anticonvulsants (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital): reduce vitamin D effectiveness.
  • Glucocorticoids: impair calcium absorption and increase bone loss.
  • Cholestyramine or other bile‑acid sequestrants: decrease absorption of fat‑soluble vitamins.
  • Loop diuretics: increase urinary calcium loss, requiring monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ideos is an oral nutritional supplement that provides vitamin D3 (colecalciferol) and calcium carbonate. It is used to support calcium absorption, maintain bone health, and correct deficiencies of vitamin D and calcium in individuals with inadequate dietary intake or increased physiological needs.

Colecalciferol is a precursor of the active hormone calcitriol. After hepatic conversion to 25‑hydroxyvitamin D and renal activation, calcitriol binds to vitamin D receptors in the intestinal lining, stimulating the synthesis of calcium‑binding proteins and thereby increasing dietary calcium absorption.

The appropriate dose of Ideos is determined by a qualified healthcare professional based on the patient’s age, serum vitamin D and calcium levels, and clinical condition. Prescribers tailor the regimen to achieve optimal nutritional status while avoiding excess.

Safety data for Ideos in pregnancy and lactation are limited. It should only be used when the prescriber judges that the potential benefit outweighs any possible risk to the mother or infant. Women who are pregnant or nursing should discuss use with their healthcare provider.

To place an order, submit an enquiry on the Ideos product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including any cold‑chain requirements) and necessary import documentation.

Ideos combines colecalciferol with calcium carbonate in a single oral tablet, offering a convenient source of both nutrients. Compared with separate vitamin D or calcium products, Ideos simplifies dosing and may improve adherence, while providing comparable bioavailability to other approved calcium‑vitamin D combinations.

Ideos should be stored at ambient temperature, below 25 °C. Keep the tablets in the original packaging, protect them from moisture and direct sunlight, and ensure the container is tightly closed to maintain product stability throughout its shelf life.

Ideos is taken orally, usually with a glass of water. The tablet can be swallowed with or without food, unless the prescribing clinician advises otherwise. Patients should follow the dosing instructions provided by their healthcare professional.

The most serious risks involve excessive calcium or vitamin D levels, which can lead to severe hypercalcemia, kidney stone formation, or soft‑tissue calcification. Prompt medical attention is required if symptoms such as persistent nausea, vomiting, confusion, or irregular heartbeats occur.

Ideos should be avoided in individuals with known hypercalcemia, severe renal impairment, or granulomatous diseases such as sarcoidosis where vitamin D metabolism is altered. Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation should also refrain from using the product.

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