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Calcinol is a drug used to supplement calcium to treat diseases related to bones and joints such as osteoporosis in the elderly, rickets in children and some other diseases. To better understand the use and use of Calcinol in detail, please refer to the article below.
1. What are the uses of Calcinol?
Calcinol is a drug often indicated in the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency such as rickets, other disorders related to vitamin D resistance, postmenopausal women and age-related osteoporosis. ..
Main ingredients Calcinol is calcium carbonate, vitamin D. Calcinol drug comes in the form of tablets and effervescent powder mixed with oral solution. Medicines are only used when prescribed by a doctor/pharmacist, absolutely do not arbitrarily use drugs.
1.1 Indications Used for calcium deficiency (such as rickets, osteoporosis, malnutrition) and cases of increased calcium requirements (such as growing children, pregnant mothers, nursing mothers).
Thiếu Canxi gây loãng xương có thể điều trị bằng thuốc calcinol
1.2 Contraindications Allergy to the components of the drug. Pregnant or breastfeeding People with kidney failure, hypercalcemia; hypercalciuria; urolithiasis; Zollinger-Ellison syndrome ; concurrent therapy with digoxin.
2. Dosage of the drug Calcinol
Each person and each drug will have a different dose; Therefore, the dosage of the drug used more or less depends on many factors such as: gender, age and physical condition of each person.
Trẻ em dưới 1 tuổi sử dụng thuốc calcinol phải theo chỉ định của bác sĩ
2.1 Calcinol dosage for children Calcinol-RB: 1 tablet / day, 2 times / day
Calcinol Syrup F:
For children under 1 year old: as prescribed by a doctor For children aged 1-5 years : 2.5 - 5 mg/day in 2 divided doses For children older than 5 years: 5mg/day in 2 divided doses 2.2 Calcinol dosage for adults Calcinol-RB: 1 tablet/time, 3 times/day Calcinol -Syrup F: 5ml/time, 2 times/day. Calcinol-1000: 1 pack/day.
3. Use Calcinol correctly
Không nên để thuốc calcinol trong tủ lạnh
For oral form, users can chew or drink directly with filtered water. For the solution form, it should be dissolved and stirred before taking. In case of missed dose, it can be skipped. When taking the next dose, do not double the dose. In case of overdose and unusual symptoms appear, take the patient to the nearest reputable medical facility for timely treatment. In order for the medicine to not be changed before its expiry date, it should be kept away from places where there is direct sunlight, and should not be stored in the refrigerator, in places with low or humid temperatures. You can refer to the storage instructions on the box label for more information.
4. Calcinol side effects
When using the drug Calcinol can cause side effects such as: Constipation, hypercalcemia, digestive disorders, dizziness, nausea...
However, during the use of the drug Not all subjects experienced the above side effects. To use the drug safely, everyone should have a prescription from a doctor/pharmacist before using it, and if any unusual symptoms appear, they should immediately seek medical attention.
Táo bón là tác dụng phụ có thể gặp khi sử dụng thuốc calcinol
5. Calcinol drug interactions
Some drugs when combined with Calcinol will reduce the effectiveness of the drug or cause side effects, more dangerous than causing death. Therefore, when using Calcinol, it is necessary to limit the simultaneous use of the following substances: alcoholic beverages, stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, stop using current drugs such as herbs and functional foods. . To ensure safety when taking the drug, do not arbitrarily take the drug, stop or change the dose of the drug without the permission of the doctor.
Calcinol is beneficial for those who need calcium supplements, but to be effective, it depends on the location of each person. In order to ensure the best safety in the process of using the drug, see your doctor for advice and appropriate prescriptions; absolutely do not arbitrarily apply the above information so as not to suffer the consequences of ignorance.
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