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Calcium is the mineral that accounts for the most proportion in the human body, but for some reason, the amount of Calcium decreases or does not meet enough through food, now we need to supplement through the diet. products, including Divacal. So what is Divacal and how is it used?
1. What is Divacal?
Divacal belongs to the group of mineral supplements and Vitam in, prepared in the form of effervescent tablets for oral use and packaged in each box includes 1 tube of 20 tablets.
Divacal's ingredients include Calcium gluconolactate and Calcium carbonate. This product is manufactured by Imexpharm Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (Vietnam) and registered for circulation with registration number VNB-1042-03.
2. Effects of the drug Dival
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. This mineral is present mainly in bone and tooth tissues, the rest is present in soft tissues. Calcium salts play an important role in the regulation of cell membrane permeability.
Preparations containing high calcium content such as Divacal are indicated in the treatment of acute or chronic calcium deficiency conditions, in addition to bone metabolic disorders in all ages.
Approximately 30% of calcium in ionized form is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and the extent of absorption decreases significantly with age. About 20% of calcium is excreted in the urine and most of it in the feces (80%). Certain medical conditions that cause fatty stools, diarrhea, or chronic intestinal malabsorption syndromes can increase calcium excretion in the stool.
3. Indications and contraindications to Dival
Divacal medicinal products are indicated for use in the following cases:
People with calcium deficiency due to increased requirements, including women in the stage of pregnancy or lactation, children in the growth phase matter; Divacal is used in the treatment of osteoporosis in the elderly, post-menopausal women, patients taking corticosteroids or in the recovery phase after a prolonged period of immobilization. In addition, Divcal is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the drug; Heart-related diseaes; Severe renal dysfunction; Ventricular fibrillation during cardiac resuscitation; The patient is being treated with digitalis; Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria; Calcium Stones; Long-term immobilization accompanied by hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria.
4. Dosage and how to use Dival
How to use: The patient dissolves Divacal effervescent tablets in a glass of water.
The specific dosage is as follows:
Adults and children over 10 years old: 2 Divacal tablets taken daily; Children 6 to 10 years old: 1 Divcal tablet orally per day.
5. Dival drug interactions
Divacal may cause the following interactions:
Vitamin D may increase the absorption of Calcium in Divacal. The following drugs inhibit the renal excretion of calcium, including thiazide diuretics, clopamide, the antibiotics ciprofloxacin, chlorthalidone, and anticonvulsants. Divacal may reduce the absorption of iron salts, the Cyclin group and the Diphosphonate group. Glucocorticoids and Phenytoin may reduce the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract when used with Divacal. Diet with Phytate or Oxalate reduces the absorption of Calcium in Divacal, because it forms a complex that is difficult to absorb. When Dival is combined with digitalis, there is a risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
6. Side effects of the drug Dival
During use, Divacal may cause some side effects as follows:
When using Divacal, patients may experience some digestive dysfunction such as constipation, bloating, sadness. vomiting or vomiting. In some cases, calcium supplementation (with Divacal or other preparations) for a long time with high doses can change serum calcium and urinary calcium. Patients need to inform the doctor about the unwanted effects encountered when using Divacal medicine.
7. Some notes when using Divacal
During the use of Divacal, the patient should pay attention to the following issues:
The patient may need to reduce the dose or temporarily stop using Divacal in case of increased tests indicating mild hypercalciuria. , mild to moderate renal impairment or a history of calcium stones. Patients at risk of urinary calcium stones should drink plenty of fluids while taking Divacal. High doses of Vitamin D should be avoided during treatment with Divcal. Divacal effervescent tablets contain salt and sugar, so caution should be exercised in patients on a low-salt diet or in patients with diabetes. Pregnant women have not experienced adverse effects when taking the usual recommended daily dose of Divacal. However, pregnant women should get calcium through a complete diet rather than taking supplements. It should be noted that the use of Vitamins and Calcium and other minerals can be harmful to the mother or fetus, so consult your doctor before taking. Lactating women do not experience adverse effects when taking the usual recommended daily dose of Divacal. Divacal belongs to the group of mineral and vitamin supplements, helping to supplement calcium for people with deficiency and effectively support the treatment of osteoporosis. Patients need to adhere to the correct dosage and use method to ensure the highest effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
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