Ideos

Ideos: a drug for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

Ideos is a drug produced in France, which is part of the group of calcium-phosphorus metabolism regulators. It is intended for the prevention and comprehensive treatment of osteoporosis and its complications, including bone fractures. Ideos is also used to replenish calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency, especially in older people. The drug is available in the form of chewable tablets containing colecalciferol and calcium carbonate.

Composition and indications for use

The main components of Ideos are colecalciferol and calcium carbonate. Colecalciferol is the active form of vitamin D3, which helps calcium absorption in the intestines and its deposition in the bones. Calcium carbonate is a source of calcium, essential for maintaining healthy bones.

Ideos is used for the prevention and complex treatment of osteoporosis and its complications, including bone fractures. It is also used to supplement calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency, especially in older people. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, Ideos can be taken, but not more than 1500 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D3 per day. When prescribing during breastfeeding, it should be taken into account that colecalciferol and its metabolites pass into breast milk.

Contraindications and side effects

Ideos is not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, urolithiasis, sarcoidosis and tumor metastases in the bones, as well as severe renal dysfunction and osteoporosis caused by prolonged immobilization. You should also avoid using Ideos if you have an overdose of vitamin D3.

When using Ideos, dyspeptic symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea and abdominal pain may occur. With prolonged use, an increase in calcium levels in the blood and urine is possible.

Interaction with other drugs

Ideos may interact with other drugs. For example, phenytoin and barbiturates weaken its effect, while cardiac glycosides enhance it. Calcium and vitamin D3 increase the absorption of tetracyclines from the gastrointestinal tract, while bisphosphonates and fluorides reduce it. Corticosteroids decrease calcium absorption, and furosemide and other peptide diuretics may increase urinary calcium excretion.

Dosage and method of administration

The dosage of Ideos depends on age, gender, health status and calcium and vitamin D3 requirements. It is generally recommended to take one chewable tablet daily, preferably with a meal. If necessary, the dose can be increased to two tablets per day, but only on the recommendation of a doctor.

In conclusion, Ideos is a medicinal product used for the prevention and complex treatment of osteoporosis and its complications, as well as to compensate for the deficiency of calcium and vitamin D3. The drug is available in the form of chewable tablets and contains colecalciferol and calcium carbonate. But before using Ideos, you should consult your doctor, as it has contraindications and may interact with other medications.