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Calcium VPC 500 belongs to the group of minerals and vitamins, effervescent tablet dosage form. The drug has the main ingredients: Calcium lactate gluconate 2940 mg and Calcium carbonate 300 mg, packed in a box of 1 tube of 20 tablets. Patients follow the article below to know how Calcium VPC 500 works?
1. Indications of Calcium VPC 500
Calcium VPC 500 is indicated for:
Treatment of calcium deficiency in pregnant or lactating women, children in the growth phase. Treatment of osteoporosis in the following subjects: The elderly, being treated with corticosteroids, after menopause or recovering movement after a long period of immobility.
2. Contraindications of Calcium VPC 500
Do not use Calcium VPC 500 in the following cases:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to the components contained in the drug Calcium VPC 500; People with heart disease; People with severe kidney failure; People with ventricular fibrillation during cardiac resuscitation; People who are taking digitalis; People with hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria; People with calcium stones; Long-term immobilization accompanied by hypercalciuria or hypercalcemia.
3. Dosage and how to use Calcium VPC 500
How to use: Calcium VPC 500 for oral use. The patient should dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water before taking it.
Dosage:
For adults and children over 10 years old: Take 2 tablets of Calcium VPC 500/day. For children from 6 to 10 years old: Take 1 tablet of Calcium VPC 500/day. Note: Calcium VPC 500 dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Calcium VPC 500 will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To have a suitable dose of Calcium VPC 500, patients need to consult a doctor.
4. Drug interactions Calcium VPC 500
Calcium VPC 500 may have an interaction reaction if used concurrently with:
Vitamin D ; Thiazides; Clopamide drug; Ciprofloxacin medicine ; Chlorthalidone drug; Anticonvulsants. Iron salts; Drugs of the cyclin group; Drugs of the diphosphonate group. Glucocorticoid and Phenytoin drugs; Digitalis drugs. To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Calcium VPC 500, patients should inform their doctor about the drugs they are using. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Calcium VPC 500.
5. Side effects of Calcium VPC 500
At therapeutic doses, Calcium VPC 500 is well tolerated. However, during the use of Calcium VPC 500, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Constipation, nausea or bloating. Changes in blood calcium or urinary calcium. If experiencing these symptoms, the patient should stop using Calcium VPC 500 and notify the doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
6. Pay attention to precautions when using Calcium VPC 500
It is necessary to reduce the dose or temporarily stop taking Calcium VPC 500 if you have moderate or mild renal impairment, mild hypercalciuria or a history of calcium stones. Calcium VPC 500 contains salt and sugar ingredients. Therefore, caution should be exercised in people following a low-salt diet and in cases of diabetes. Absolutely do not use when Calcium VPC 500 has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Calcium VPC 500, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Calcium VPC 500 for home treatment because there may be unwanted side effects.
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