SCHEDULING STATUS
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PROPRIETARY NAME AND DOSAGE FORM
Wellness Workz (Pty) Ltd. OsteoFortress 5, Capsules
OsteoFortress 5 is a comprehensive bone-health supplement formulated with a synergistic blend of essential minerals (Calcium and Magnesium), critical bone-matrix vitamins (D3 and K2), and hydrolysed collagen peptides to support optimal bone density, joint flexibility, and skeletal strength.
COMPOSITION
Each daily dose (2 capsules) contains the following active and inactive ingredients:
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
Complementary Medicine
Category D
Discipline: Health Supplement
This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION AND INDICATIONS
Calcium Carbonate: Provides elemental calcium, the primary structural mineral component of bone tissue.
Magnesium Bisglycinate: A highly bioavailable form of magnesium that acts as a cofactor in bone mineralization and helps regulate calcium transport.
Vitamin D3: Enhances the intestinal absorption of calcium, ensuring optimal systemic availability.
Vitamin K2 (MK7): Activates osteocalcin, a protein critical for integrating calcium into the bone matrix rather than soft tissues (like blood vessels).
Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides: Supports the organic structural framework of the bone matrix, promoting elasticity and resilience.
INDICATIONS
For use as a health supplement to maintain strong bones, optimize bone mineral density, and prevent nutritional deficiencies associated with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients or excipients.
Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) or hypercalciuria.
Severe renal impairment or kidney stones.
Patients taking oral anticoagulants (like Warfarin) should consult a healthcare professional due to the presence of Vitamin K2.
WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Side Effects: Mild gastrointestinal disturbances (constipation, bloating, or flatulence) may occur, particularly due to Calcium Carbonate.
Precautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking chronic medication, or have a pre-existing medical condition, consult your doctor before starting this supplement.
INTERACTIONS
Magnesium containing supplements may be contraindicated in some cardiovaacular conditions. If you are on any medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using the product. Patients suffering from cardiac illnesses should not take additional supplements before receiving advice from their doctor or health care provider.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take 2 capsules daily with food. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Not recommended for children 12 years and younger.
SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Side Effects: Mild gastrointestinal disturbances (constipation, bloating, or flatulence) may occur, particularly due to Calcium Carbonate.
Precautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking chronic medication, or have a pre-existing medical condition, consult your doctor before starting this supplement.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVER DOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT
Treatment is supportive and symptomatic. Should accidental overdose occur, discontinue use and consult a medical practitioner or seek medical advice.
OsteoFortress 5
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
SCHEDULING STATUS
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PROPRIETARY NAME AND DOSAGE FORM
Wellness Workz (Pty) Ltd. OsteoFortress 5, Capsules
DESCRIPTION
OsteoFortress 5 is a comprehensive bone-health supplement formulated with a synergistic blend of essential minerals (Calcium and Magnesium), critical bone-matrix vitamins (D3 and K2), and hydrolysed collagen peptides to support optimal bone density, joint flexibility, and skeletal strength
COMPOSITION
Each daily dose (2 capsules) contains the following active and inactive ingredients:
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this product, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. This product is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, consult your healthcare provider. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about the product. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this product. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your healthcare professional. Consult your healthcare professional for complete information about the risks and benefits of using the product.
INDICATION AND USE
For use as a health supplement to maintain strong bones, optimize bone mineral density, and prevent nutritional deficiencies associated with osteopenia or osteoporosis.
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICINE
Consult your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medication. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional for advice before taking this medicine.
Some medical conditions may interact with the product. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- If you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- If you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- If you have liver problems, or metabolism problems
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients or excipients.
Hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium levels) or hypercalciuria.
Severe renal impairment or kidney stones.
Patients taking oral anticoagulants (like Warfarin) should consult a healthcare professional due to the presence of Vitamin K2.
WARNINGS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Unless otherwise prescribed, do not exceed the stated dose. In case of accidental overdose, consult a doctor or seek medical advice immediately. Discontinue usage if hypersensitive to the active ingredient. Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Vitamin and or mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Diarrhea and bowel discomfort may occur when taking Magnesium.
INTERACTIONS
Magnesium containing supplements may be contraindicated in some cardiovaacular conditions. If you are on any medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using the product. Patients suffering from cardiac illnesses should not take additional supplements before receiving advice from their doctor or health care provider. This is not a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if this product may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medication.
IDENTIFICATION
Off-white capsule with white powder
PRESENTATION
60 off-white capsules in a white plastic bottle with seal.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store in a cool, dry place at or below 25°C. Protect from light.
STORE ALL MEDICINE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose safely of unused medicine.
MANUFACTURED FOR Wellness Workz (Pty) Ltd.
www.wellnessworkz.co.za
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT
July 2026
CATEGORY D
Discipline: Health Supplement
This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. This medicine is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease