CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo intensive chewing tablets, 120 pcs

Instructions for use for CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo intensive chewing tablets, 120 pcs

Detailed instructions for CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo intensive chewing tablets, 120 pcs

Field of use

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo Intes 1000mg/880 International units (package size: 120 pc) are chewing tablets that contain calcium and vitamin D3 - two important substances for bone structure ( for bone density and bone loss).
The medicine is taken:

• to prevent and treat a calcium and vitamin D deficiency in older people
• as a supplement to the support of specific osteoporos therapy for patients in whom there is a risk of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.

Mode of action

Calcium is an important mineral that forms hard tissue in the body. This makes it essential for the development and growth of bones and teeth. With the additional vitamin D included, calcium intake increases and the storage increases.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo intenses 1000mg/880 international units (pack size: 120 pc) contains:

Active ingredients:
Calcium and Colecalciferol (vitamin D3)
Each chewing tablet contains 2,500 mg calcium carbonate (corresponding to 1,000 mg calcium) and 8.8 mg Colecalciferol dry concentrate (powder form) (corresponding to 22 micrograms Colecalcifefol = 880 I.E. Vitamin D3).

Other ingredients:
Isomalt (E953), Xylitol, Sorbitol (E420), citronic acid, sodium dihydrogencitrate, magnesium stearate (Ph. EUR.) [pflanzlich], Carmellose-Natrium (Ph.Eur.), Orange aroma "CPB" and orange aroma "CVT" (both Sorbitol [E 420]), Aspartam (E951), Acesulfam potassium, sodium ascorbate, all-rac -α-tocopherol, strong KE, modified (corn), sucrose (sugar), medium -chain triglycerides and high -disperse silicon dioxide

Contradictions

• The medicine must not be taken
  • if you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D3 or one of the other components of this medicine
  • with increased calcium blood levels (hypercalcemia)
  • with increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalcuria)
  • if you suffer from an overfunction of the parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
  • for bone marks cancer (myeloma)
  • if you suffer from cancer that radiates on your bones (bone metastases)
  • if the limbs (extended immobilization) are immobilized for a long time, accompanied by hypercalcemia and/or hypercalcuria
  • with kidney stones (nephrolithiasis)
  • for calcium deposits in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis)
  • with vitamin D overdosing (hypervitaminosis d)
  • with severe kidney problems
  • if you are under 18 years old.
  • if you have a phenylketonuria
  • if you suffer from intolerance to certain sugar.

dosage

Take Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo Intes 1000mg/880 International units (pack size: 120 pc) Always exactly as described here or exactly according to the agreement made with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose is

• Adults and older people take 1 chewing tablet daily (corresponding to 1,000 mg calcium and 880 I.E. [Internationale Einheiten] vitamin D3).
• Pregnant women only take 1/2 chewing tablets daily (corresponding to 500 mg calcium and 440 I.E. [Internationale Einheiten] vitamin D3). The daily dose of 1/2 chewing tablet must not be exceeded.

Useg in children and adolescents

• The drug must not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18.

• Duration of treatment
  • Taking this drug is long -term treatment. Talk to your doctor how long you should take the tablets.

• If you have taken a larger amount than you should
  • If you suspect an overdose, please see your doctor or pharmacist immediately and take the pack and the other chewing tablets with you.
  • Overdosing can lead to symptoms such as B. nausea, vomiting, thirst feeling or excessive thirst, increased urge to urinate, drying out or constipation.

• If you have forgotten the intake
  • If you have forgotten taking it, take the tablet as soon as you remember it unless it's time for your next dose. In this case, only take the regular dose. Do not take the double amount to catch up with a forgotten tablet.

• If you cancel the intake
  • If you want to interrupt the treatment or end prematurely, please see your doctor.

• If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• To take.
• The tablet must be chewed before it is swallowed. It can be taken at any time regardless of meals.

Patient information

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.
  • Long -term therapy
    • During long -term therapy, the calcium levels in blood and urine and their kidney function must be monitored regularly. This is particularly important if you tend to form kidney stones. If necessary, your doctor can reduce the dose or interrupt the treatment, depending on your blood levels.
  • Simultaneous treatment with heart glycosides or thiazid diuretics (diuretic agents) due to heart problems. In this case, the calcium levels in blood and urine and their kidney function must be monitored regularly, especially in older patients. If necessary, your doctor can reduce the dose or interrupt the treatment, depending on your blood levels.
  • Kidney problems
    • If you have kidney problems, you can only take the medicine with special caution, especially if you also take aluminum -containing products, since the citronic acid in the medicine can increase the absorption of aluminum. Your calcium levels in blood and urine must be monitored. In serious kidney problems, take other forms of vitamin D instead of Colecalciferol.
  • Additional calcium and vitamin D nutritional supplements
    • Medical control is necessary and a regular review of calcium levels in blood and urine by your doctor is required.
  • Sarcoidosis (a disease of the immune system that can affect its liver, lungs, skin or lymph nodes)
    • Only take the medicine with special caution if you suffer from sarcoidosis. There is a risk that this medicine is too effective and can lead to an overdose of calcium in the body. The calcium levels in blood and urine must be monitored.
  • Restriction on movement and osteoporosis
    • In this case, this medicine must be used with special caution, since the calcium level can increase in your blood.
• Children and adolescents
  • The drug must not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18.

 

• Wateriness and ability to operate machines
  • No studies on the effects on the ability to travel and the ability to use machines were carried out. However, effects are unlikely.

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy
  • If you are pregnant Kötake the medicine in the event of a calcium and vitamin D lack.
  • The daily dose of 1/2 chewing tablet must not be exceeded. During pregnancy, the daily dose of calcium should not be higher than 1,500 mg and the daily dose of vitamin D3 not higher than 600 i.E.
  • Long -term overdose of calcium and vitamin D during pregnancy must be avoided, as this can lead to high calcium levels in the blood and have negative effects on the unborn child.
• Breastfeeding
  • The medicine can be used during breastfeeding. Since calcium and vitamin D pass into breast milk, first consult with your doctor whether your child already receives vitamin D-containing preparations.
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeed, or if you suspect that you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this drug.

Hints

Keep Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo Intes 1000mg/880 international units (pack size: 120 pc) inaccessible to children.

After each tablet removal, close the tube tightly and keep closed to protect the content from moisture.

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo must not be taken by patients with severe kidney dysfunction.

The drug must not be taken by children and adolescents under the age of 18.

This drug contains Aspartam (E 951) as a source for phenylalanine and can be harmful if you have a phenylketonuria.

This medicine also contains sorbitol (E 420), isomalt (E 953) and sucrose (sugar). Please only take this medicine after consulting your doctor if you are aware that you suffer from intolerance to certain sugar.

Manufacturer:  Hexal AG, Industriestraße 25, 83607 Holzkirchen