CALCIUM 1000 HEXAL effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Instructions for use for CALCIUM 1000 HEXAL effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Field of use

• The medicine is a mineral preparation.
• It is used:
  • To prevent a calcium lack of calcium with increased need (e.g. growth age, pregnancy, lactation).
  • For supporting osteoporosis.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

2500 mg calcium carbonate
1000 mg calcium ion
Citronic acid, water -free auxiliary material (+)
Sodium cyclamat auxiliary substance (+)
Saccharin, sodium salt auxiliary material (+)
Lemon aroma hedge material (+)

Contradictions

• The medicine must not be taken at:
  • too high calcium concentrations in the blood or in the urine
  • longer immobilization of limbs (immobilization)
  • calcium -containing kidney stones or calcification of the kidney
  • Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or one of the other components of the drug.

dosage

• Always take the medicine exactly according to the instruction.
• Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not quite sure.
• The usual dose is:
  • The recommended dose is 500 - 1000 mg of calcium daily. 1 effervescent tablet 1 times a day (corresponding to 1000 mg calcium).
• Duration of the application
  • The treatment of calcium lack and osteoporosis can be created in the long term. Their duration is based on the intended therapeutic goal.
  • The drug should be taken in the long term.
  • Talk to your doctor how long you should take the medicine.
• Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the drug is too strong or too weak.

 

• If you have taken a larger amount of the drug than you should:
  • An overdose is usually without consequences. If symptoms arise, please contact your doctor.

 

• If you forgot to take the drug:
  • Do not take the double dose if you have forgotten the prior intake.

 

• If you have any further questions about the application of the drug, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• The effervescent tablets are taken up in a glass of water.
• The intake takes place during or after eating.

Patient information

• Particular caution when taking the drug is required:
  • By taking calcium, the excretion of calcium in the urine increases. In the first few months after the start of income, this also increases the tendency to precipitate calcium salts and, under certain circumstances, to form stones in the kidney and urine bladder. This can be avoided by a ample supply of liquid.
  • In the case of renal failure, the medicine should only be used in the blood and urine while monitoring calcium and phosphate concentrations.
  • While therapy with high doses calcium, especially if it is also treated with vitamin D, there is a risk of hypercalcaemia that can follow the kidney function. In such patients, the serum calcium level and kidney function should be monitored.
  • Take the medicine only after consultation with your doctor
    • with limited kidney function
    • with a downgraded phosphate concentration in the blood (pituitary memia).
  • Also ask your doctor for advice if kidney stones containing calcium in your family have occurred.

 

• Wateriness and operating machines:
  • There are no special precautions required.
    
    
    

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy and breast feeding period:
  • Ask before taking/using all medicinesauthorize your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
  • The drug should only be taken during pregnancy if there is a calcium deficiency. If you are pregnant, you should contact your doctor before taking the drug.
  • The drug should only be taken during breastfeeding if there is a calcium deficiency. If you breastfeed your child, you should contact your doctor before taking the drug.

Hints

Manufacturer:  Hexal AG, Industriestraße 25, 83607 Holzkirchen