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What is Calsource 600mg and what is Calsource 600mg used to treat is the basic information that users need to know before using. Understanding the mechanism of action of drugs helps the treatment process to be more effective.
1. What is Calsource 600mg?
Calsourse 600mg contains active ingredients Calcium Lactate Gluconate 1358 mg and 1050 mg Calcium Carbonate (equivalent to 600mg elemental calcium), and 4mg Cholecalciferol concentrate "in powder form" (equivalent to 400 IU cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)) and excipients are sufficient.
Calsource 600mg is effective in the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in patients at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
The drug is prepared in the form of effervescent tablets, packed in a box of 10 tablets
2. Calsource drug use
Each of the main ingredients in Calsource has different effects, namely:
Calcium: A mineral that helps strengthen bones and joints, prevents osteoporosis in the elderly and helps children's bones and joints develop. develop. In addition, calcium also helps the heart muscle contract well, if calcium deficiency can lead to fatigue, sweating and weak heart muscle contraction. Vitamin D3: Helps absorb calcium well into bones, helps bones and joints develop healthy. Calsource helps supplement calcium and vitamin D as an adjunct to specific therapy in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in people at risk of calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
As recommended, Calsource 600mg does not used (contraindicated) for the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients in the formula of the drug. People with hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria. In case of vitamin D excess disorder, the drug should not be used. People with kidney stones, kidney calcium infection, a history of severe kidney disease.
3. How to use – Dosage of Calsource
The use of Calsource 600mg drug will promote maximum effectiveness if users use it correctly, in the right dosage as prescribed and consulted by a doctor or pharmacist. In addition, people can refer to the usage and dosage of Calsource drug below:
3.1 How to use: Calsource 600mg drug is made in the form of an effervescent tablet, so it will be used by dissolving the tablet in a glass of water. (about 200ml) and drink immediately.
Medicines can be taken at any time, with or without food.
3.2 Dosage: Dosage for adolescents and adults:
For prevention of calcium and vitamin D deficiency: The recommended dose is 1 tablet/day. To treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency: The recommended dose is 1 tablet/time and used 2 times/day. As adjunct to specialized therapy in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: The recommended dose is 1 tablet once and twice daily. Dosage for children: The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day.
Note: The duration of treatment and dosage depends on each disease and the progression of the disease. Therefore, to have the most specific dose, users should consult a doctor or pharmacist.
3.3 Handling missed dose, Calsource drug overdose When you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, and if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not take double dose, double the indicated dose to avoid overdose.
When overdose, users may experience signs of hypercalciuria, blood calcium such as thirst, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, constipation, excessive urination
When there are symptoms of overdose Users should rehydrate by oral or intravenous route. In case of serious or urgent symptoms, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
4. Calsource drug side effects
When taking Calsource 600mg, users may experience some unwanted side effects of the drug such as:
Uncommon: Increased urinary calcium, hypercalcemia. Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, pruritus, rash, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. Very rare: anaphylactic reactions, angioedema, angioedema. If you experience any side effects of the drug, you should immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist for advice and timely treatment.
5. Calsource drug interactions
Thiazide diuretics: reduce urinary calcium excretion due to an increased risk of hypercalcemia. Concomitant administration of systemic corticosteroids reduces calcium absorption.
Products containing tetracyclines can reduce calcium absorption, so it is necessary to take tetracycline preparations at least 2 - 4 - 6 hours after taking Calsource 600mg.
Use of drugs with glycosides increases the toxicity of cardiac glycosides, along with hypercalcemia. Therefore, patients should be monitored for serum calcium levels.
Oral bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride concomitantly with Calsource 600mg may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride. Therefore, take oral bisphosphonates at least 3 hours before taking Calsource.
Oxalic acid and phytic acid (in plants) can inhibit calcium absorption. Therefore, users need to take Calsource 600mg after 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid and phytic acid.
To ensure safety when using and avoid drug interactions that affect the use of Calsource 600mg. Patients should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking (including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, herbs, etc.) and other illnesses they have.
6. Notes and cautions about Calsource
When using Calsfull, users should pay attention and be careful with some of the following issues:
Use Calsource in accordance with indications and advice and prescriptions from doctors and pharmacists. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of the drug, which may reduce the effect of the drug or cause an excess of calcium. Be careful when using the drug for patients with renal failure, hypercalcaemia... The dose should be reduced in people with mild hypercalcemia or a history of urinary stones. Calsource 600mg drug can be used for pregnant and lactating women. However, it is important to follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Absolutely not arbitrarily used can cause counterproductive, excess calcium. The drug does not affect the ability to drive and use machines, so these subjects can use it. You should store Calsource in a dry place with a temperature below 30 degrees, away from sunlight and moisture. The medicine should be kept out of reach and sight of small children to avoid children playing with it.
Hopefully, with the information about Calsource drugs provided in this article, it has helped people know what the use of Calsource 600mg medicine is to treat and use it properly to achieve the best effect.
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