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Citracal is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypocalcemia. The drug is indicated in many different clinical situations and patients need to adhere to the use of the drug according to the doctor's advice to achieve maximum effectiveness.1.What effect does Citracal have? Citracal is a synthetic drug, used to prevent or treat low blood calcium in patients who do not get enough calcium from their daily diet. It can be used to treat medical conditions caused by hypocalcemia, such as osteoporosis, weak bones, hypoparathyroidism, and certain muscle diseases. The drug is also used as a calcium supplement for patients with calcium deficiency in the body such as pregnant women, lactating women or post-menopausal women. drugs such as Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Prednisone ...
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2. Indications for use of Citracal Drugs Indications for use of Citracal drugs in some cases are as follows:
Low blood calcium Prevent low blood calcium Osteoporosis Weak bones Prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis Low Vitamin D Prevent vitamin deficiency EASY
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3. Note when taking Citracal medicine The drug is recommended to be taken with food, in some cases Citracal medicine contains calcium citrate which can be taken with or without food. Before taking the drug, the patient should carefully read the instructions printed on the package of the drug and should take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor. In order for the drug to be best absorbed into the body, the total daily dose of Citracal should be greater than 600mg, the patient needs to divide the dose and the interval between each dose during the day to ensure the full prescribed dose.
If you are taking Citracal in liquid form, you need to measure the amount of medicine with a specialized instrument to get the most accurate amount of medicine, avoid using a household spoon every day, because it can lead to errors. If the drug is to be taken in a chewable form, be sure to chew it thoroughly before swallowing. If Citracal is in capsule form, you should take the capsule whole and avoid breaking or crushing it, as it may cause the drug to be released all at once, increasing the risk of facing adverse effects. unwanted use. Patients should also absolutely not split pills unless there is a number line and the doctor or pharmacist tells them to split the pill, instead swallowing the tablet whole.
Patients need to use the drug regularly for the highest possible treatment effect, and it is important to note taking the medicine at certain times of the day. In some cases, the patient will be advised and advised by a doctor about a special diet during treatment with Citracal, so patients need to strictly follow these diets because they will contributes greatly to effective treatment as well as preventing serious side effects that may occur in patients. Absolutely do not take other supplements or vitamins unless specifically directed by your doctor.
Citracal calcium supplements currently have many different forms and each form contains a certain amount of calcium and vitamin D, it is necessary to consult a doctor and pharmacist to choose the most suitable drug product for the patient's condition. clinical status of the patient.
Citracal medicine helps to treat conditions of low calcium or low blood calcium, in certain diseases, the drug can also cause side effects, so in the process of using the patient, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions. advice given by your doctor or pharmacist. The right use of drugs always brings good treatment results as well as minimizes risks for patients.
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