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What are the uses of Newcalsoft? How to use the drug safely and most effectively? Please read the article below for more information about the drug.
1. What is Newcalsoft?
Newcalsoft is the new name of the drug Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3, a combination of minerals and electrolytes belonging to the OTC group of drugs.Newcalsoft is prepared in the form of tablets with the main ingredients being Calcium Carbonate with a content of 1250mg and vitamin D3 with a content of 1.25mg, with just enough excipients.
2. Newcalsoft drug use
Calcium carbonate + vitamin D3 is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people with calcium deficiency who are not getting enough from the diet.
Newcalsoft can be used to treat osteoporosis in adults, rickets in children, people with hypoparathyroidism and latent tetany.
In addition, the drug is also used for people at risk of calcium deficiency such as pregnant or lactating women, postmenopausal women or those taking Phenytoin, Prednisone, Phenobarbital.
3. Contraindications
Newcalsoft is a mineral and vitamin, but not everyone can use it. The drug is not recommended for use in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients in the drug formula. Diseases associated with hypercalcemia such as: hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D overdose, bone-destructive malignancies,... Patients with severe hypercalciuria, urolithiasis, kidney stones, severe renal failure, immobile due to osteoporosis, being treated with vitamin D.
4. Usage – Dosage
The use of Newcalsoft medicine will promote its maximum effectiveness if used correctly, in the correct dosage as prescribed and advised by a doctor. Here is how to use and reference dosage:
How to use:
Newcalsoft is used orally with food or after meals. Do not crush or break the tablet to use as it may affect the effectiveness of the drug. Do not take the medicine with tea, wine, beer, coffee, fruit juice, soft drinks, carbonated drinks because it will affect the effect of the drug. Dosage:
Adults or children, depending on the need for daily calcium supply, can take 1-2 tablets/day, taken after meals or under the guidance of a doctor/pharmacist. Pregnant and lactating women: Do not take more than 3 tablets per day. Note: The above dosage is for reference only, and the specific dose will depend on the specific situation of each person. For the most suitable dosage, you should consult your doctor and professional.
5. Handling missed dose, overdose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Avoid taking double the prescribed dose to prevent overdose or excess calcium.
Using high doses of Newcalsoft may cause hypercalcemia and urinary calcium with symptoms such as: dry mouth, thirst, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation,... If these signs are present. In mild cases, users can drink rehydration or intravenous fluids. If abnormal signs are severe and dangerous, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
6. Newcalsoft drug side effects
When using Newcalsoft, users may experience some unwanted side effects such as constipation, upset stomach.
If the drug is used in high doses and lasts for many days, users may experience some serious allergic reactions side effects: rash, hives, itching, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, lips , or tongue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, somnolence, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation,...
If you encounter unwanted side effects, the user medication should be discontinued. In case of severe allergic reaction, it is necessary to consult a doctor for appropriate and effective supportive treatment.
Note: Not everyone who takes the drug will experience the above side effects, there may be other side effects that are not mentioned. Therefore, if you have any questions about the side effects of the drug, please consult your doctor/pharmacist.
7. Drug interactions
Calcium carbonate + Vitamin D3 should not be used concurrently with cholestyramine or colestypol hydrochloride because it can reduce vitamin D absorption. Do not use the drug in combination with Phenobarbital, Phenytoin because it increases the metabolism of vitamin D into inactive substances, reduced calcium absorption. Using the drug with corticosteroids will interfere with the effect of vitamin D in the drug. Concomitant use of the drug with cardiac glycosides will increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides due to hypercalcemia leading to arrhythmias. Concomitant administration of vitamin D with thiazide diuretics in patients with hypoparathyroidism may result in hypercalcemia. Excessive use of mineral oil can also interfere with gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D. Drugs that inhibit renal calcium excretion: Thiazides, Ciprofloxacin, Clopamide, Chlorthalidone, anticonvulsants. Calcium will reduce absorption of Doxycycline, Demeclocyclin, Enoxacin, Metacyclin, Levofloxacin, Oxytetracyclin, Minocycline, Tetracycline, Fleroxacin, Lomefloxacin, iron, zinc,... Diets rich in oxalates and phytates can reduce calcium absorption. To avoid interactions that affect the use of Newcalsoft, users should inform their doctors about the drugs they are taking recently.
8. Be careful when using Newcalsoft
When using Newcalsoft, users should note and be careful with the following problems:
Using too much calcium salt can cause hypercalcemia. Inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have an immune system disorder, hypoparathyroidism, impaired kidney function, a history of kidney stones, heart disease, atherosclerosis, liver disease, or kidney disease. Intestinal tract disease, gastric acidosis... It is necessary to monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine in patients with a history of kidney stones, kidney failure .... Because the drug contains vitamin D, the use of additional vitamin D Medical supervision is required to avoid overdose. Do not take the drug concurrently with other tonic preparations containing calcium and vitamin D.
9. How to store
You should store the medicine in a cool, dry place with a temperature below 30 degrees and no sunlight. Do not store the medicine in a place with high humidity such as a bathroom or refrigerator. Keep medicine out of reach of children to avoid children playing with medicine and taking medicine.
Through the information provided and shared in this article, we hope to help people know the use of Newcalsoft. From there, use the right medicine for the right purpose, in the right way to achieve the best effect.
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