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Oscicare belongs to the group of mineral and electrolyte drugs, used to prevent and treat osteoporosis and calcium deficiency in adults and children. So what effect does Oscicare drug and what specific cases is it indicated for?
1. What is Oscicare?
Oscicare has the main active ingredient Calcium 600mg which is prepared in the form of tricalcium phosphate and other excipients Microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, saccharin sodium, sorbitol and lemon flavor just enough for 1 tablet. The drug is white to off-white, powder, loose, dry with lemon flavor and sweet taste. The drug is packed in the form of a box, each box has 30 packs, each pack is 1.75g.2. What are the effects of Oscicare?
Oscicare drug is used to treat:
Support treatment and prevention with osteoporosis in adults, postmenopausal women, frail elderly and corticosteroid users. Treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency in pregnant women, lactating women and in growing children.
2. Contraindications of Oscicare
Patients should not use Oscicare if:
Are allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredient in the drug. People with calcium stone disease, hypercalciuria, hypercalcemia, tissue calcification, chronic renal failure, prolonged immobilization with hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria. People with thyroid diseases. Note, contraindications here must be understood as absolute contraindications, ie not for any reason that these cases can be used.
3. Usage and dosage of Oscicare
3.1 How to take Oscicare is a medicine that is prepared in the form of a powder that should be taken orally. Users should stir the amount of medicine in each pack and 1 glass of water before drinking. The drug should be taken with meals to increase the absorption of calcium. In other cases, it can be used as directed by a doctor.
3.2 Dosage For children under 5 years old: Use 1/2 pack/day. For children over 5 years old: Use from 1 to 2 sachets/day. For adults: Use 2 sachets/day. Note: Users need to apply the exact dose of Oscicare indicated on the package, instruction sheet or prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. Absolutely do not arbitrarily determine, apply or change the dosage.
3.3 How to handle missed dose, overdose when using Oscicare In case of missed dose: Usually, Oscicare can be taken within 1 to 2 hours from the time specified in the prescription. If the user forgets to take the medicine, take it as soon as he remembers. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your next dose as usual. Never use a double dose to make up for a missed dose, which can be dangerous to the body.
Overdose cases: When using Oscicare overdose, users may experience symptoms such as: Frequent urination, dehydration, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, high blood pressure. When detecting the above symptoms, users should immediately notify the treating doctor or go to the nearest hospital. When going, remember to follow the medical examination book, all the medicinal products used for the doctor to know and quickly diagnose and treat.
4. Undesirable side effects of Oscicare
Side effects of Oscicare may not be the same, depending on the location of each person.
If users experience very rare allergic symptoms such as: stuffy throat, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling of lips, tongue or face, they should stop using Oscicare immediately and see a doctor to get rid of the problem. treatment. In addition, there may be less common side effects of Oscicare such as: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth, frequent thirst, frequent urination, constipation. for the doctor to treat. How to treat unwanted reactions of Oscicare: With mild reactions, just stop taking the drug and the symptoms will gradually decrease and disappear. In cases of severe hypersensitivity or severe allergic reaction, the patient should be treated with supportive measures such as mineralization and epinephrine, antihistamines, corticosteroids and oxygen, ...
5. Oscicare drug interactions
Some drugs or foods that users should avoid while using Oscicare include:
Digitalin derivatives: Taking with oral calcium, especially vitamin D, will increase the toxicity of digitalin derivatives. If used, the patient needs to be checked and closely monitored with an electrocardiogram. Sodium fluoride or diphosphonate: Active calcium will reduce the absorption of fluoride or diphosphonate from the gastrointestinal tract. Tetracycline: It is recommended to take these 2 drugs at least 3 hours apart. Thiazide diuretics: Risk of hypercalcaemia due to decreased urinary calcium excretion.
6. Some notes when using Oscicare
Users need to be careful and consult a doctor before using Oscicare if:
Are taking high doses of vitamin D. Are taking acid-neutralizing drugs, tetracycline antibiotics, or other sources of calcium. Have kidney failure or have conditions associated with hypercalcemia, such as sarcoidosis and some malignancies. Have kidney stones or a history of kidney stones. If long-term treatment with Oscicare is required, it is necessary to monitor the urinary calcium index to make sure that the urinary calcium index does not exceed the normal limit. During pregnancy, lactation: It is necessary to consult a doctor carefully because the calcium intake of this subject should not exceed 1500mg of calcium. Effects on work: The drug does not affect the ability to operate machinery, drive, work at height and some other cases. Notes on storage Oscicare : Users need to check the expiry date of the drug before use, do not drink when it has expired. Oscicare medicine should be stored at a temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, not exposed to direct sunlight.
Hopefully, the information shared about the uses, usage and some notes of Oscicare will help users understand more in detail and feel safer when using.
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