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Calcemin in pregnancy
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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If the drug Calcemin is prescribed during pregnancy, it means that your obstetrician-gynecologist believes that this is the only way to replenish the calcium deficiency in the body and normalize mineral metabolism, because during pregnancy the need for calcium increases to 1.5 g per day. On what basis did the doctor make such a conclusion?
Calcium deficiency during pregnancy manifests itself quite clearly. Around the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, a tingling sensation may appear on the skin of the hands and feet, which in medicine is called paresthesia, that is, a disorder of the sensitivity of the superficial nerves.
The fact that a pregnant woman (and, therefore, the fetus) lacks calcium is also clearly indicated by cramps in the muscles of the legs, painful sensations in the muscles and bones, increased blood pressure and heart rate, progression of caries, brittle nails, dull hair and its intensive loss. To avoid such problems with your health and the health of the future child (the state of its nervous, cardiovascular and skeletal-muscular systems), additional calcium intake is prescribed, for example, Calcemin during pregnancy.
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Indications Calcemina in pregnancy
The list of indications for the use of Calcemin includes: prevention of bone demineralization (osteoporosis) and other bone tissue pathologies; prevention of tooth decay and periodontal diseases; elimination of mineral and vitamin D3 deficiency in children and adults, including pregnant and lactating women. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, increased calcium content in the urine (hypercalciuria), increased calcium content in the blood plasma (hypercalcemia), and kidney stone disease.
Pharmacodynamics
The instructions for Calcemin during pregnancy inform that this mineral-vitamin complex contains such active substances as calcium citrate (840 mg), calcium carbonate (200 mg), vitamin D (50 IU), manganese (5 mg), zinc (2 mg), copper (0.5 mg) and boron (50 mcg).
It is clear that calcium, which is the fifth most common element in nature, is found in the human body mostly in bone tissue. But this chemical element (in the form of ions) is involved in such processes that ensure the body's vital functions as blood clotting, neuromuscular excitability (including cardiac muscle), permeability of cell membranes and the ability of cells to release substances into the extracellular space (exocytosis), and the synthesis of certain enzymes.
The fact that calcium in the drug Calcemin during pregnancy is present in the form of carbonate and citrate is a very well thought-out decision. The first is richer in calcium than its other compounds, and the second not only helps to increase the biological availability of calcium, but also reduces the likelihood of bladder stones (which often accompanies the intake of calcium-containing drugs).
Do you think that vitamin D3 (aka cholecalciferol) was added to Calcemin by pharmacologists to increase its benefits? And you are not mistaken, because without this vitamin, transcellular (through cells) absorption of calcium in the small intestine would be impossible. In addition, vitamin D3 plays an important role in regulating the reproduction of bone tissue cells and contributes to its structural stability.
Copper prevents the process of bone tissue demineralization; zinc is a part of many enzymes, promotes the restoration of damaged cells and the growth of new ones. Manganese is necessary for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are part of the intercellular substance of connective tissue, contained in bones and synovial fluid.
According to the instructions, the function of boron in Calcemin is that it regulates the activity of parathyroid hormone, which is involved in the exchange of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and cholecalciferol. By the way, most boron is also found in human bones.
Use Calcemina in pregnancy during pregnancy
Pregnant women should be aware that Calcemin can only be prescribed during pregnancy after the 20th week of gestation.
During pregnancy, Calcemin should be taken one tablet twice a day (before or during meals).
By the way, Calcemin Advance during pregnancy (manufactured by Bayer) is a drug for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone fractures, so the proportions of the substances included in it are somewhat different: calcium carbonate (1312 mg), calcium citrate (217 mg), vitamin D3 (200 IU), magnesium (40 mg), zinc (7.5 mg), manganese (1.8 mg), copper (1 mg) and boron (250 mcg).
And Calcemin D3 during pregnancy is the same drug, since the label of the drug indicates the presence of this vitamin. There is a complex Calcium-D3 Nycomed Forte (chewable tablets). It contains: 1250 mg of calcium carbonate and 200 IU of vitamin D3. The drug has similar indications, contraindications and side effects. It can be prescribed during pregnancy, but it does not contain the microelements that are in Calcemin.
Obstetricians and gynecologists have recently advised taking Citra-calcemin during pregnancy. Its prescription is more appropriate, since this drug includes: calcium citrate (250 mg), vitamin D3 (125 IU), boron (0.25 mg), zinc (3.75 mg), copper (0.5 mg), manganese (0.5 mg) and magnesium (40 mg). This complex is recommended to be taken one or two tablets twice a day.
Reviews of Calcemin during pregnancy
Many reviews of Calcemin during pregnancy indicate that after a month of taking this mineral-vitamin complex, leg cramps in pregnant women disappear without a trace. In addition, the condition of hair and nails improves.
Expectant mothers understand that calcium is necessary for the normal development of the fetus, and they take the recommendations of doctors very seriously.
However, you also need to take care of your nutrition during pregnancy. After all, calcium is found in dairy products (butter, sour cream and cream), cereals and legumes, nuts, citrus fruits and greens.
The price of Calcemin during pregnancy depends on the number of tablets in the jar (30, 60 or 120 pieces), the manufacturer and the region. What costs 80 UAH in Poltava and Kherson, in Zhitomir and Kharkov - already 89 UAH, and in Kyiv - at least 100.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Calcemin in pregnancy" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.