Uses of Kiddiecal

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1. What is Kiddiecal?

Kiddiecal medicine belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals, used to supplement calcium and vitamin D to help promote bone and muscle health for all ages. Kiddiecal is a pharmaceutical company of Catalent Australia Pty. Ltd., is prepared in the form of soft chewable capsules, packed in the specification of 1 vial × 30 tablets.
Each Kiddiecal softgel contains the following main ingredients:
Main active ingredients: Calcium (200mg), Phosphorus (154mg), Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 - 200IU) and Phytomenadione (vitamin K1 - 30Mcg). Other excipients: Lecithin, Vanillin, Coconut Oil – Fractionated, Vegetable Oil Hydrogenated, Xylitol, Gelatin, Strawberry Flavor UA-70666, VSX – 12550, Sucralose, Iron Oxide Black, Starch-Potato, Cochineal, Silica-Colloidal Anhydrous, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 80, Shelform-12550, Glycerol and purified water.

2. Indications and contraindications to the use of Kiddiecal

2.1. Indications for use of Kiddiecal Drugs Kiddiecal is indicated for use in the following specific cases:
Helps promote bone and muscle health for all ages. Helps rejuvenate bones. Additional support for people with increased calcium needs, such as children in the stage of physical development, women planning or pregnant, bodybuilders, breastfeeding women. Kiddiecal is an adjunct treatment for patients with osteoporosis, children with rickets or premenopausal women. Supports the formation of teeth in children. Supplement and maintain a healthy life for all ages. Support the development of the fetus right from the womb. Treatment of calcium deficiency conditions that cause symptoms of depression, irritability or fatigue. 2.2. Contraindication to using Kiddiecal drug Do not use Kiddiecal drug for the following subjects without the prescription of a specialist:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to minerals, vitamins or any What ingredients are in the drug? Contraindicated for patients with kidney stones, hypercalcemia or vitamin D toxicity.

3. Uses of ingredients in Kiddiecal medicine

Kiddiecal is a combination of the main active ingredients, including calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D3 and vitamin K1. Each ingredient in the drug will take on different roles and uses, specifically:
*Calcium
Calcium is one of the substances that plays an extremely essential role in the process of forming and maintaining strong bones. as well as tissues of the body for all ages. It can be said that this mineral is especially important for growing children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, perimenopausal/menopausal women and people who regularly participate in sports .
On the other hand, calcium in Kiddiecal is also essential for the development of skeletal muscles in young children, helping children form stronger teeth. If the human body is deficient in this mineral, it can increase the risk of osteoporosis, prone to pain and fracture when there is enough force.
In addition, calcium is also involved in other important body functions such as glandular secretion, vasoconstriction, vasodilation, muscle contraction, nerve conduction, enzymatic reactions, blood clotting and kidney or respiratory function. .
*Phosphorus
Phosphorus component in Kiddiecal medicine has an important role in the storage, metabolism of energy and the correct functioning of nerve and muscle cells, and helps maintain function. of calcium minerals. This is also an indispensable substance for the formation of strong bones and teeth at all ages.
*Vitamin D3
The vitamin D3 component in Kiddiecal is responsible for regulating the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the blood plasma. In addition, this type of vitamin D also increases the efficiency of calcium absorption in the intestine, mainly in the jejunum and duodenum. Because of this important role, vitamin D3 is indispensable for calcium homeostasis as well as bone health. Therefore, doctors often recommend vitamin D3 to prevent osteoporosis early.
*Vitamin K1
In Kiddiecal, vitamin K1 plays a role in reducing bone resorption by inhibiting the synthesis of Prostaglandin E2 in osteoclasts. On the other hand, vitamin K1 also has a significant impact on the calcium balance in the body, and is involved in the production of Interleukin 6 in the bones. When vitamin D3 combined with vitamin K1 can increase the body's ability to supply and absorb calcium.

4. Dosage and how to use Kiddiecal

4.1 Dosage of Kiddiecal Drug Kiddiecal dosage is usually recommended by doctors specifically for each subject as follows:
Children 1-3 years old: Take 1 Kiddiecal tablet / day. Children over 3 years old: Take 1 - 4 Kiddiecal tablets/day. Pregnant women and nursing mothers: Take 2 Kiddiecal tablets / day. 4.2 How to use Kiddiecal Drug Kiddiecal is made in the form of soft chewable capsules, so it will be taken orally. The patient may chew or swallow the tablet whole with water. For children or patients with difficulty swallowing / chewing can puncture the tablet poured directly into the mouth, food or spoon to drink.
You should take Kiddiecal at the same time every day to avoid missing doses and get the best results. Patients should be careful to use the correct dosage of the drug recommended by the doctor, avoid arbitrarily increasing or decreasing the dose or taking the drug according to personal wishes.

5. Possible side effects when taking Kiddiecal

Kiddiecal can cause some side effects for patients during use, including:
Symptoms of mild digestive system disorders, such as nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Central nervous system disorders with manifestations such as headache, dizziness or lightheadedness. Increased urinary calcium or hypercalcemia. Most of the above side effects of Kiddiecal are mild and do not leave serious health consequences. However, to be safe, patients should still notify their doctor as soon as they notice any unusual signs while taking Kiddiecal. This will help the doctor understand and give the right treatment, helping the patient to avoid the most serious consequences.

6. Things to note in the process of using Kiddiecal medicine

6.1 What precautions should be taken while taking Kiddiecal? Before and during the use of Kiddiecal, patients need to carefully note the following important things:
Check blood calcium levels and urine periodically to promptly report the situation to a specialist. Avoid taking Kiddiecal for a long time without medical supervision or supervision. The elderly and young children need to be monitored for their health during the use of Kiddiecal. If Kiddiecal overdose occurs, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or go to the hospital for treatment. Kiddiecal medicine can cause side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, ... so the ability to operate machines or drive vehicles may be limited. Kiddiecal medicine contains vitamin components that are very necessary for the body of pregnant women / nursing mothers. However, these subjects should still talk to their doctor to get more information about the safe, reasonable and effective use of Kiddiecal. If any strange symptoms occur while taking Kiddiecal, the patient should stop taking the drug and go to the medical center for instructions to overcome. Always check the expiry date of the medicine before using it, avoid taking the expired or mutated medicine. Store the medicine in a place with stable light and temperature, avoid exposing the medicine to direct sunlight. Store the medicine in the original packaging, do not leave the medicine in the package without the label because this is easy to confuse the drugs during use. 6.2 Interactions of Kiddiecal with other drugs In fact, Kiddiecal can interact when combined with the following drugs:
Take Kiddiecal with Bisphosphonates such as Ibandronate, Etidronate, Alendronate, Tiludronate and Risedronate,... may reduce the absorption of these drugs. It is best for patients to take the drug at 2 different times in a day, or take Bisphosphonates about 30 minutes before taking Kiddiecal. Increased cardiotoxicity of digitalis glycosides due to increased serum calcium concentration leading to increased inhibition of Na + - K + - ATPase of cardiac glycosides. Patients should consult the appropriate dose of calcium and have their blood calcium levels checked before taking these combinations. Adjust the dose of Kiddiecal if taken with Digoxin because it can affect the calcium levels in the patient's blood. The calcium component in Kiddiecal can reduce the absorption of Quinolone / Tetracycline antibiotics. Therefore, when using Kiddiecal with Levothyroxine, Tetracycline or Quinolone antibiotics, patients should consult a specialist before deciding to combine them. Kiddiecal should not be used concurrently with Colestipol, Cholestyramine, Corticosteroids, Phenytoin or Phenobarbital, as this combination may reduce the absorption and effects of vitamin D. Concurrent treatment of vitamin D in Kiddiecal with medication Thiazide diuretics may increase serum calcium in patients with hypoparathyroidism.

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