Active Ingredient
Calcium Carbonate.
Indication
The treatment or prevention of calcium depletion.
Dosage & Administration
Daily 500-1500 mg calcium is recommended.
Side Effect
Constipation, Hypercalcaemia.
Contraindication & Precaution
Hypercalcaemia & hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalciuria & nephrolithiasis, ZollingerEllison syndrome, Concomitant digoxin therapy (requires careful monitoring of serum calcium level).
Drug Interaction
Digoxin & other cardiac glycosides, tetracycline, Vitamin D primary phosphate binder.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Calcium containing drugs have been widely used in pregnancy by way of oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy. Calcium Carbonate can be used in lactating women too.
Use in Children
Calcium Carbonate has been extensively studied in children & infants with chronic renal failure & is both safe & effective.
Use in Elderly
Monitoring of serum calcium & phosphate is of course indicated for elderly patients.
Preparation
Calcium 500 mg Tablet.
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