Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
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Overview
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU offer the same licensed full-strength calcium and Vitamin D3 combination as the established Adcal-D3 chewable range, but in a genuinely different format: an effervescent dissolve tablet that is dropped into a glass of water, allowed to fizz and dissolve, and then drunk as a sparkling mineral-like drink. This format is a distinct and practically useful alternative to both the chewable and swallowed caplet formats, and is particularly suited to patients who dislike chewing tablets, those who find the chalky character of calcium preparations unpleasant even in flavoured chewable form, those who swallow large tablets with difficulty, and those who find the act of drinking a pleasant fizzing drink a more natural and enjoyable way to take a daily supplement.
Each dissolve tablet provides Calcium Carbonate 1500mg — delivering 600mg elemental calcium — and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 400IU (10 micrograms). This is the full therapeutic dose in a single tablet, identical in active content to the 1500mg/400IU chewable formats. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal nerve transmission. Vitamin D3 contributes to normal immune function, normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal calcium and phosphorus absorption — all EU/UK approved health claims. The dissolve format also provides the benefit of hydration — each dose is taken with a full glass of water — which is beneficial for general health and supports consistent daily supplementation as a positive daily ritual. [Confirm the flavour, effervescent base excipients, sweeteners, and PL number from the current product label and PIL before publishing.]
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU 56 are available from Pearl Chemist Group. Patients who prefer chewable formats will find lemon-flavoured and unflavoured chewable 1500mg/400IU options available in the same Adcal-D3 range at Pearl Chemist Group.
How to Take Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
Recommended dose: Adults and the elderly: [CONFIRM from the Patient Information Leaflet — typically one to two tablets daily.] Dissolve one tablet in a full glass of water (approximately 200ml) and allow to fizz completely before drinking.
Important administration notes:
- Do NOT swallow the tablet whole.
- Do NOT chew the tablet.
- Drop the tablet into a glass of water, wait for complete dissolution (typically 1–2 minutes), and then drink the resulting solution immediately.
- Drink the full glass — do not leave partial doses in the glass.
Timing: Take with or after a meal. Where the dose is two tablets daily, dissolve one dose in the morning and one in the evening — splitting doses maximises calcium absorption efficiency.
Medication spacing — important:
- Bisphosphonates: at least 2 hours between bisphosphonate and Adcal-D3 dissolve.
- Levothyroxine: at least 4 hours between levothyroxine and Adcal-D3 dissolve.
- Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics: at least 2 hours apart.
This is a licensed medicinal product. Read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.
Key Ingredients in Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
| Active Ingredient | Per Tablet (Dissolved) | % NRV (Adult) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Carbonate (providing elemental Calcium) | 1500mg (600mg elemental Calcium) | 75% NRV | Contributes to normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal nerve transmission. EU/UK approved health claims. In the dissolve format, calcium is fully in solution before consumption, which may offer an absorption advantage as no dissolution step is needed in the stomach. |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 400IU (10 micrograms) | 200% NRV | Contributes to normal immune function, normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. EU/UK approved health claims. |
| Effervescent base (citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and excipients — CONFIRM from label) | — | — | Provides the effervescent fizzing action when the tablet contacts water, creating a pleasant, sparkling drink. Confirm exact composition from the current PIL — those on sodium-restricted diets should be aware that effervescent tablets typically contain a sodium component. |
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value. IMPORTANT: The effervescent base of dissolve tablets typically contains sodium bicarbonate, contributing to daily sodium intake. Confirm the sodium content per tablet from the PIL and declare for patients on sodium-restricted diets.
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU 56 — Dietary & Lifestyle Information
- [Vegetarian — confirm from PIL.]
- [Vegan — standard D3 is lanolin-derived; confirm from label.]
- [Gluten-Free — confirm from label and PIL.]
- [Sweeteners — confirm and declare. Add phenylketonuria advisory if aspartame present.]
- Contains sodium — effervescent tablets typically contain sodium as part of the bicarbonate base. [CONFIRM exact sodium content per tablet from PIL.] Patients on a sodium-restricted diet should discuss this with their GP or pharmacist before use.
- [CONFIRM flavour from label] — pleasant sparkling drink format.
- Licensed medicinal product — read Patient Information Leaflet before use.
How to Store Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and all sources of moisture. Effervescent dissolve tablets are highly moisture-sensitive — even brief exposure to humidity can trigger a partial effervescent reaction within the packaging, causing tablets to crumble, cake together, or lose their dissolving efficacy. Always replace the cap or reseal the packaging immediately after removing a tablet. Do not store in a bathroom, near a kitchen sink, or in any humid environment. Do not freeze. Do not use after the expiry date on the outer packaging or tube. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Retain the Patient Information Leaflet for the duration of use.
Overview
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU offer the same licensed full-strength calcium and Vitamin D3 combination as the established Adcal-D3 chewable range, but in a genuinely different format: an effervescent dissolve tablet that is dropped into a glass of water, allowed to fizz and dissolve, and then drunk as a sparkling mineral-like drink. This format is a distinct and practically useful alternative to both the chewable and swallowed caplet formats, and is particularly suited to patients who dislike chewing tablets, those who find the chalky character of calcium preparations unpleasant even in flavoured chewable form, those who swallow large tablets with difficulty, and those who find the act of drinking a pleasant fizzing drink a more natural and enjoyable way to take a daily supplement.
Each dissolve tablet provides Calcium Carbonate 1500mg — delivering 600mg elemental calcium — and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) 400IU (10 micrograms). This is the full therapeutic dose in a single tablet, identical in active content to the 1500mg/400IU chewable formats. Calcium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal nerve transmission. Vitamin D3 contributes to normal immune function, normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal calcium and phosphorus absorption — all EU/UK approved health claims. The dissolve format also provides the benefit of hydration — each dose is taken with a full glass of water — which is beneficial for general health and supports consistent daily supplementation as a positive daily ritual. [Confirm the flavour, effervescent base excipients, sweeteners, and PL number from the current product label and PIL before publishing.]
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU 56 are available from Pearl Chemist Group. Patients who prefer chewable formats will find lemon-flavoured and unflavoured chewable 1500mg/400IU options available in the same Adcal-D3 range at Pearl Chemist Group.
How to Take Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
Recommended dose: Adults and the elderly: [CONFIRM from the Patient Information Leaflet — typically one to two tablets daily.] Dissolve one tablet in a full glass of water (approximately 200ml) and allow to fizz completely before drinking.
Important administration notes:
- Do NOT swallow the tablet whole.
- Do NOT chew the tablet.
- Drop the tablet into a glass of water, wait for complete dissolution (typically 1–2 minutes), and then drink the resulting solution immediately.
- Drink the full glass — do not leave partial doses in the glass.
Timing: Take with or after a meal. Where the dose is two tablets daily, dissolve one dose in the morning and one in the evening — splitting doses maximises calcium absorption efficiency.
Medication spacing — important:
- Bisphosphonates: at least 2 hours between bisphosphonate and Adcal-D3 dissolve.
- Levothyroxine: at least 4 hours between levothyroxine and Adcal-D3 dissolve.
- Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics: at least 2 hours apart.
This is a licensed medicinal product. Read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.
Key Ingredients in Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
| Active Ingredient | Per Tablet (Dissolved) | % NRV (Adult) | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Carbonate (providing elemental Calcium) | 1500mg (600mg elemental Calcium) | 75% NRV | Contributes to normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal nerve transmission. EU/UK approved health claims. In the dissolve format, calcium is fully in solution before consumption, which may offer an absorption advantage as no dissolution step is needed in the stomach. |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 400IU (10 micrograms) | 200% NRV | Contributes to normal immune function, normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function, and normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. EU/UK approved health claims. |
| Effervescent base (citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and excipients — CONFIRM from label) | — | — | Provides the effervescent fizzing action when the tablet contacts water, creating a pleasant, sparkling drink. Confirm exact composition from the current PIL — those on sodium-restricted diets should be aware that effervescent tablets typically contain a sodium component. |
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value. IMPORTANT: The effervescent base of dissolve tablets typically contains sodium bicarbonate, contributing to daily sodium intake. Confirm the sodium content per tablet from the PIL and declare for patients on sodium-restricted diets.
Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU 56 — Dietary & Lifestyle Information
- [Vegetarian — confirm from PIL.]
- [Vegan — standard D3 is lanolin-derived; confirm from label.]
- [Gluten-Free — confirm from label and PIL.]
- [Sweeteners — confirm and declare. Add phenylketonuria advisory if aspartame present.]
- Contains sodium — effervescent tablets typically contain sodium as part of the bicarbonate base. [CONFIRM exact sodium content per tablet from PIL.] Patients on a sodium-restricted diet should discuss this with their GP or pharmacist before use.
- [CONFIRM flavour from label] — pleasant sparkling drink format.
- Licensed medicinal product — read Patient Information Leaflet before use.
How to Store Adcal-D3 Dissolve Tablets 1500mg/400IU – 56 Tablets
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and all sources of moisture. Effervescent dissolve tablets are highly moisture-sensitive — even brief exposure to humidity can trigger a partial effervescent reaction within the packaging, causing tablets to crumble, cake together, or lose their dissolving efficacy. Always replace the cap or reseal the packaging immediately after removing a tablet. Do not store in a bathroom, near a kitchen sink, or in any humid environment. Do not freeze. Do not use after the expiry date on the outer packaging or tube. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Retain the Patient Information Leaflet for the duration of use.
FAQs
How are dissolve tablets different from chewable Adcal-D3 tablets?
The active ingredients are identical — Calcium Carbonate 1500mg (600mg elemental calcium) and Vitamin D3 400IU per tablet. The difference is entirely in the administration format. Chewable tablets are chewed in the mouth before swallowing. Dissolve tablets are effervescent preparations that are dropped into a glass of water, allowed to dissolve completely into a sparkling drink, and then consumed as a liquid. Dissolve tablets must never be chewed or swallowed whole — the effervescent reaction needs to occur in water, not in the mouth.
Who is the dissolve tablet format particularly suitable for?
The dissolve format suits several patient groups well: those who dislike the act of chewing a calcium tablet, those who find the chalky or mineral taste of calcium preparations unpleasant even in flavoured chewable form, those who have difficulty swallowing larger tablets, those who prefer incorporating their supplement into their daily fluid intake as a drink, and older patients for whom swallowing or chewing presents a practical challenge. The dissolve format also ensures the calcium is already in solution before consumption, removing the reliance on gastric acid dissolution.
Does the dissolve format affect how well calcium is absorbed?
In the dissolve format, calcium carbonate reacts with the acid in the effervescent base to form calcium in solution — meaning the calcium is already dissolved when consumed, removing the dissolution step that would otherwise occur in the stomach. This may offer a slight absorption advantage, particularly for patients with reduced stomach acid production (a common condition in older adults), as it bypasses the dependence on gastric acid for calcium carbonate dissolution. Taking with a meal remains advisable for Vitamin D3 absorption purposes.
Why do dissolve tablets contain sodium?
The effervescent fizzing reaction in dissolve tablets is created by the chemical reaction between an acid (typically citric acid) and a base (typically sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate) in the presence of water — releasing carbon dioxide gas, which creates the characteristic bubbles. Sodium bicarbonate is the most common effervescent base and contributes a quantity of sodium to each dose. Patients on sodium-restricted diets — for example, those with heart failure, hypertension, or chronic kidney disease — should confirm the sodium content per tablet from the current PIL and discuss suitability with their GP.
Can I prepare the drink in advance and drink it later?
No. Prepare each dissolve tablet dose immediately before drinking and consume the full glass immediately after the tablet has completely dissolved. Leaving a prepared dissolve solution standing for extended periods before drinking reduces the effectiveness of the preparation and is not recommended. The tablet should be fully dissolved and the solution drunk within a few minutes of preparation.
How long does the 56-tablet pack last?
At one tablet daily: 56 days — nearly two months. At the commonly prescribed two tablets daily: 28 days — one month. The 56-tablet format is ideal for a monthly prescription cycle at the standard two-tablet daily dose.
Why is it important to dissolve the tablet completely before drinking?
Drinking a partially dissolved effervescent tablet — where undissolved calcium carbonate particles are still present — may cause brief stomach discomfort from the ongoing effervescent reaction in the stomach. More importantly, consuming the tablet before it has fully dissolved means consuming it in a form more similar to swallowing an unchewed tablet, losing the absorption benefit of the dissolve format. Always wait for complete dissolution — typically 1–2 minutes — before drinking, and stir gently if needed to ensure all material is dissolved.