This treatment guide explains what Accrete-D3 is, why you have been prescribed it, and how to take it to treat your condition.
This guide is designed to support you with your treatment and is not a substitute for the Patient Information Leaflet that came with your medication.
Accrete-D3 is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency in the elderly. It is also used as a Vitamin D and calcium supplement alongside specific osteoporosis treatments in people who are at risk of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.1,2 Together, calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong and helping to prevent osteoporosis.3
Below you’ll find some helpful information which may answer some of the questions you may have about your condition and treatment with Accrete-D3.
If you have any additional questions about your treatment, it is important to talk them through with a member of your healthcare team. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your Healthcare Professional tells you to do so. Please read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes in your Accrete-D3 pack for full details on how to take your treatment.
Calcium gives your bones the strength and hardness they need to support you through everyday activities, while vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium effectively, keeping your bones and muscles strong and healthy.4,5
If your body doesn’t have enough calcium and vitamin D, it is called a deficiency. When you are deficient, you may be at risk of breaking a bone and you may have osteoporosis, or be at risk of developing it in the future.6
Calcium gives your bones the strength and hardness they need to support you through everyday activities, while vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium effectively, keeping your bones and muscles strong and healthy.4,5
If your body doesn’t have enough calcium and vitamin D, it is called a deficiency. When you are deficient, you may be at risk of breaking a bone and you may have osteoporosis, or be at risk of developing it in the future.6
Download this handy guide which offers valuable information, along with practical tips, for staying consistent with your treatment and improving your overall bone health.
1. Accrete®-D3 film-coated tablets Summary of Product Characteristics. Accessed: July 2026. 2. Accrete®-D3 One a Day 1000 mg / 880 IU Chewable Tablets Summary of Product Characteristics. Accessed: July 2026. 3. NIAMS. Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health. Accessed: July 2026. 4. Royal Osteoporosis Society. Calcium. Accessed: July 2026. 5. Royal Osteoporosis Society. Vitamin D for Bones. Accessed: July 2026. 6. Dimai HP, Fahrleitner-Pammer A. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2022;36(3):101780. 7. National Institute on Aging. Osteoporosis. Accessed: July 2026. 8. Royal Osteoporosis Society. Osteoporosis Symptoms. Accessed: July 2026. 9. Johnell O, Kanis JA. Osteoporos Int. 2006;17(12):1726-33. 10. Yao P, et al. JAMA Netw Open, 2019;2(12):e1917789. 11. International Osteoporosis Foundation. Calcium. Accessed: July 2026. 12. Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation. Calcium and Vitamin D. Accessed: July 2026. 13. Accrete®-D3 film-coated tablets Patient Information Leaflet. 14. Accrete®-D3 One a Day 1000 mg / 880 IU Chewable Tablets Patient Information Leaflet. 15. Mangano GRA, et al. J Clin Med. 2022;12(1):14.
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Reporting of side effects. If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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