The product range of Costero consists of unique and existing generic drugs and over-the-counter medicines, which provide a good and affordable alternative to expensive branded medications in the Dutch market.

Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero, chewable tablets

Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero contains calcium (as carbonate) and vitamin D (cholecalciferol).

Calcium and vitamin D contribute to the maintenance of strong bones. Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of calcium from food and increases calcium uptake in the bones.
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.

Calcium/Vitamin D Costero is only available through the pharmacy, as it requires medication monitoring and guidance. You cannot order this product directly from us.

What is Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero and what is it used for?
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero contains calcium (as carbonate) and vitamin D (cholecalciferol).
Calcium and vitamin D contribute to the maintenance of strong bones. Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of calcium from food and increases calcium uptake in the bones.
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.
How to use this product?
Dosage
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 500 mg/10 µg (400 IU) chewable tablets: The recommended daily dosage is 1 chewable tablet, equivalent to 500 mg of calcium and 10 micrograms of vitamin D3 (400 IU). Chew the tablet before swallowing. Please note that chewing the product by individuals with dental or tooth problems may cause dental damage. In case of weak teeth, it's also possible to let the tablet slowly dissolve in the mouth. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
Packaging contents
Ingredients
Each tablet of Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 500 mg/10 µg (400 IU) chewable tablets contains:
Calcium (as carbonate) equivalent to 500 mg of calcium
Vitamin D3 equivalent to 10 micrograms (400 IU) of cholecalciferol
Other ingredients in this product include:
• Sweeteners (xylitol, isomalt, saccharin, sucralose)
• Stabilizer (polyvinylpyrrolidone)
• Anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, magnesium salts of fatty acids)
• Flavouring
Always read the patient information before use, even if you have used this product before.
What is Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero and what is it used for?
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero contains calcium (as carbonate) and vitamin D (cholecalciferol).
Calcium and vitamin D contribute to the maintenance of strong bones. Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of calcium from food and increases calcium uptake in the bones.
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.
How to use this product?
Dosage
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 500 mg/20 µg (800 IU) chewable tablets: The recommended daily dosage is 1 chewable tablet, equivalent to 500 mg of calcium and 20 micrograms of vitamin D3 (800 IU). Chew the tablet before swallowing. Please note that chewing the product by individuals with dental or tooth problems may cause dental damage. In case of weak teeth, it's also possible to let the tablet slowly dissolve in the mouth. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero, 500 mg/20 µg (800 IU), is not suitable for children under 1 year of age.
Packaging contents
Ingredients
Each tablet of Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 500 mg/20 µg (800 IU) chewable tablets contains:
Calcium (as carbonate) equivalent to 500 mg of calcium
Vitamin D3 equivalent to 20 micrograms (800 IU) of cholecalciferol
Other ingredients in this product include:
• Sweeteners (xylitol, isomalt, saccharin, sucralose)
• Stabilizer (polyvinylpyrrolidone)
• Anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, magnesium salts of fatty acids)
• Flavouring
Always read the patient information before use, even if you have used this product before.
What is Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero and what is it used for?
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero contains calcium (as carbonate) and vitamin D (cholecalciferol).
Calcium and vitamin D contribute to the maintenance of strong bones. Vitamin D helps in the proper absorption of calcium from food and increases calcium uptake in the bones.
Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet.
How to use this product?
Dosage
Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 1.000 mg/20 µg (800 IU) chewable tablets: The recommended daily dosage is 1 chewable tablet, equivalent to 1000 mg of calcium and 20 micrograms of vitamin D3 (800 IU). Chew the tablet before swallowing. Please note that chewing the product by individuals with dental or tooth problems may cause dental damage. In case of weak teeth, it's also possible to let the tablet slowly dissolve in the mouth. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero, 1000 mg/20 µg (800 IU), is not suitable for children under 1 year of age.
Packaging contents
Ingredients
Each tablet of Calcium/Vitamin D3 Costero 1.000 mg/20 µg (800 IU) chewable tablets contains:
Calcium (as carbonate) equivalent to 1.000 mg of calcium
Vitamin D3 equivalent to 20 micrograms (800 IU) of cholecalciferol
Other ingredients in this product include:
• Sweeteners (xylitol, isomalt, saccharin, sucralose)
• Stabilizer (polyvinylpyrrolidone)
• Anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, magnesium salts of fatty acids)
• Flavouring
Always read the patient information before use, even if you have used this product before.

Vitamin D3 Costero, tablets

The active ingredient in Vitamin D3 Costero is cholecalciferol.

Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium and promotes bone formation. It lowers the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood, which is important for bone formation. Vitamin D deficiency can occur if you do not get enough vitamin D through your diet or lifestyle.

Vitamin D from Costero is only available through the pharmacy, as it requires medication monitoring and guidance. You cannot order this product directly from us.

What is Vitamin D3 Costero and what is it used for?
The active ingredient in Vitamin D3 Costero is cholecalciferol.
Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium and promotes bone formation. It lowers the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood, which is important for bone formation.
This medication is recommended in the following cases:
• Initial treatment of vitamin D deficiency (serum 25(OH)D < 25 nmol/l).
• Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults with an established risk.
• As an adjunct to specific treatment for osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D deficiency or those at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency can occur if you do not get enough vitamin D through your diet or lifestyle.
How to use this product?
The recommended dosages are:
Adults
Initial treatment of vitamin D deficiency (serum levels < 25 nmol/l or < 10 ng/ml) (loading dose):
• 100.000 IU at once (10 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 10.000 IU or 4 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU).
• One month after the loading dose, maintenance dosage of 800-1.600 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose should be considered.
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults with an established risk:
• 800-1.600 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose (1-2 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 10.000 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU per month).
Osteoporosis
800-1.000 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose (1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU per month).
In vulnerable elderly patients at high risk of falls and fractures, a daily dose of 2.000 IU of vitamin D may be considered. Patients should receive calcium supplements if dietary intake is insufficient.
Children and adolescents under 18 years
Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age due to insufficient data on treatment with high doses.
Special patient groups
Liver failure: No dose adjustment is needed for patients with liver failure.
Renal failure: Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets should not be used in patients with severe renal failure.
Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets can be taken with sufficient water, with or without food.
Packaging contents
Ingredients
Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, tablets
The active ingredient in this medication is cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Each tablet contains 0,14 milligrams (5.600 IU) of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
The other ingredients in this medication include:
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose
• Anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide
• DL-alpha-tocopherol
• Modified food starch
• Medium-chain triglycerides
• Crystalline sodium ascorbate
• Sucrose
Always read the patient information before using this product, even if you have used this product before.
What is Vitamin D3 Costero and what is it used for?
The active ingredient in Vitamin D3 Costero is cholecalciferol.
Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium and promotes bone formation. It lowers the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood, which is important for bone formation.
This medication is recommended in the following cases:
• Initial treatment of vitamin D deficiency (serum 25(OH)D < 25 nmol/l).
• Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults with an established risk.
• As an adjunct to specific treatment for osteoporosis in patients with vitamin D deficiency or those at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D deficiency can occur if you do not get enough vitamin D through your diet or lifestyle.
How to use this product?
The recommended dosages are:
Adults
Initial treatment of vitamin D deficiency (serum levels < 25 nmol/l or < 10 ng/ml) (loading dose):
• 100.000 IU at once (10 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 10.000 IU or 4 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU).
One month after the loading dose, maintenance dosage of 800-1.600 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose should be considered.
Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults with an established risk:
• 800-1.600 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose (1-2 tablets of Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 10.000 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU per month).
Osteoporosis
800-1.000 IU per day or an equivalent weekly or monthly dose (1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU per week or 1 tablet of Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU per month).
In vulnerable elderly patients at high risk of falls and fractures, a daily dose of 2.000 IU of vitamin D may be considered. Patients should receive calcium supplements if dietary intake is insufficient.
Children and adolescents under 18 years
Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age due to insufficient data on treatment with high doses.
Special patient groups
Liver failure: No dose adjustment is needed for patients with liver failure.
Renal failure: Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets should not be used in patients with severe renal failure.
Vitamin D3 Costero 5.600 IU, 10.000 IU, and 25.000 IU tablets can be taken with sufficient water, with or without food.
Packaging contents
Ingredients
Vitamin D3 Costero 25.000 IU, tablets
The active ingredient in this medication is cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Each tablet contains 0,625 milligrams (25.000 IU) of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
The other ingredients in this medication include:
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose
• Anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide
• DL-alpha-tocopherol
• Modified food starch
• Medium-chain triglycerides
• Crystalline sodium ascorbate
• Sucrose
Always read the patient information before using this product, even if you have used this product before.