Is Calcitrate a drug or a health product? Is Calcitrate covered by medical insurance?

There is a clear difference between the concepts of medicines and health products. Generally, medicines have clear regulations on usage and dosage, and health products also have clear labels. So, is Calcitrate a medicine or a health product? Is Calcitrate covered by medical insurance?

Is Calcium Trace a medicine or a health product?

Health food has the nature of food, such as tea, wine, bee products, drinks, soups, fresh juice, medicinal food, etc., with color, fragrance, shape, quality requirements, generally no dosage requirements; health medicine has the nature of nutrition, food and natural medicine, should be used in conjunction with treatment, and has usage and dosage requirements, such as the current medicines with the batch number of "health".

·【Product Name】Calcite Calcium Carbonate D3 Tablets

·【Generic Name】Calcium Carbonate D3 Tablets

·【Approval number】National Medicine Standard H10950029

·【Manufacturer】Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

【Approval number】National Medicine Standard H10950029

【Chinese name】Calcium carbonate D3 tablets

【Manufacturer】Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

[Main functions and indications] It can be used as a calcium supplement for pregnant women, lactating women, menopausal women, the elderly, etc. to help prevent and treat osteoporosis.

【Chemical composition】

Each tablet of this product contains the main ingredient calcium carbonate 1.5 grams (equivalent to calcium 600 mg), vitamin D3 125 international units. The auxiliary materials are: microcrystalline cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, cross-linked pyrrolidone, pyrrolidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, light mineral oil (coating material), gray pigment (coating material).

【Pharmacological action】

Calcium is necessary to maintain the normal function of the human nervous system, muscles, skeletal system, cell membranes and capillary permeability. Vitamin D can participate in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, promote their absorption and play an important role in bone formation.

Calcium Trace is a calcium supplement that can clearly show the effect of calcium supplementation. Before taking calcium supplementation, it is necessary to test whether it is normal.

Is Calcium Trace a Medicare Drug?

Class B drugs

The basic medical insurance drug list consists of two parts: the Class A drug list and the Class B drug list. Class A drugs are 100% reimbursed according to the reimbursement ratio. Class B drugs require part of the self-payment and part of the reimbursement. The specific reimbursement ratio varies according to local policies and specific drugs. It should be noted that the part that goes into the basic medical expenses will only be reimbursed according to the prescribed ratio and standard after it exceeds the basic medical expenses deductible.

What does Calcium taste like?

Caltrate D is a calcium supplement. It has a light sweet taste. You can take one tablet at night to promote calcium absorption. Avoid spicy food.