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Eurocaljium has the main ingredient is Calcium Carbonate, belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals. Eurocaljium is used to supplement calcium for people with low blood calcium levels, to improve digestive symptoms such as heartburn, heartburn, digestive disorders. Here is the detailed information of the drug eurocaljium
1. What is Eurocaljium?
What is Eurocaljium? The drug Eurocaljium has the main ingredient is Calcium Carbonate BP. The drug is prepared in the form of chewable tablets, each containing 625mg of Calcium Carbonate BP equivalent to 250mg of elemental Calcium.
Calcium carbonate is a raw material for calcium supplementation applied in cases of calcium deficiency due to poor absorption of calcium by the intestinal tract. Calcium in the body plays an important role in increasing the strength of muscles, bones, nervous system and heart. Calcium carbonate is also an antacid used to relieve symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and digestive disorders caused by excessive acid secretion by the stomach. Calcium carbonate contributes to reducing calcium deficiency in bones, osteoporosis in the elderly and especially in women of premenopausal age.
2. What is Eurocaljium used for?
Eurocaljium is used in the following cases:
Calcium deficiency due to poor intestinal calcium absorption, increased bone accumulation or calcium deficiency in pregnant or lactating women. Used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in adults
3. Dosage - usage of Eurocaljium
How to use
Eurocaljium is made in the form of chewable tablets, the patient needs to chew the tablet and swallow, do not swallow the tablet whole, take the medicine with a full glass of water. Although food does not affect the absorption of the drug, the manufacturer recommends that you take the drug before a meal. Dosage:
The drug is used as prescribed by the doctor in specific cases or readers can refer to the recommended dose below: Usual dose
Children (under 12 years old): 1 tablet / day Children Adolescents (12-17 years old): 1 tablet/time taken 1-2 times/day. Adults: 1 tablet / time orally 2 times / day Note: the drug should not be used for patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, hypercalcemia, severe renal failure, patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome , being treated with digoxin.
4. Undesirable effects when using the drug Eurocaljium
The drug eurocaljium is largely considered safe to use, some side effects that may occur include: constipation and cramps; Gastrointestinal disturbances are rare. You should consult your doctor in case the constipation and cramps get worse and persist.
You need to stop using the drug and inform your doctor if you have symptoms of anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dry mouth, thirst, multi-effects, stomach bleeding, as this is a symptom of hypercalcemia and urinary calcium. This situation often occurs in patients using high doses of eurocaljium and vitamin D combination. In case of suspected overdose, you should notify your doctor or immediately go to the nearest medical center to timely handling. Symptoms of an overdose such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, black stools - a symptom of stomach bleeding.
5. Note when using the drug Eurocaljium
During the use of Eurocaljium, the patient should pay attention:
You should not use the drug if you have been experiencing hypercalcemia, heart problems or in case you are prone to kidney stones. If you are at risk of kidney stones, drink plenty of water. The drug should not be used for a long time in patients with renal failure. Monitor renal function in cases of mild hypercalcemia using Eurocaljium with mild or moderate renal impairment. If necessary, reduce the dose or discontinue the drug. High doses of vitamin D should not be taken while taking calcium supplements. Usually the drug does not affect the ability to drive and use equipment and machines. The drug is known to be safe for pregnant and lactating women when used as prescribed by a doctor. According to the recommendation of pregnant women is 1200mg/day and lactating women is 1000mg/day.
6. Drug interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking estramustine, etidronate and other bisphosphonates, phenytoin, quinolones, oral tetracycline, or fluoride preparations: Your doctor will advise you in this case and you prescribed medications should be taken at least 3 hours apart from Eurocaljium Certain medications and foods increase or decrease calcium absorption including vitamin D and derivatives; rhubarb, food made from cereals. Caution should be exercised when this drug is co-administered with verapamil, calcium channel blockers, digitalis, thiazide diuretics and iron salts. Keep Eurocaljium 250mg out of the reach of children and away from pets. Before using Eurocaljium 250mg, it is necessary to check the expiry date indicated on the product packaging, especially with medicines that are stored at home. Usually medicines are stored at room temperature, dry and protected from light
Above is the information of Eurocaljium medicine, if you have any questions, please contact your pharmacist or doctor for answers. Specifically.
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