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Savprocal D drug with main ingredients is Calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3. The drug is effective in the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of calcium deficiency.
1. What is Savprocal D 750mg?
Savprocal D is available in tablet form. Each Savprocal D tablet contains calcium carbonate 750mg (equivalent to calcium 300mg), vitamin D3 200IU (equivalent to vitamin D3 100,000 IU/g) and the same excipients.
2. The effect of the drug Savprocal D
With the main ingredients being Calcium and Vitamin D in the formula, Savprocal D provides the following effects:
Reduce the rate of hip and other bone fractures, and at the same time support to increase bone mineral density; Vitamin D3 has a very important role in the process of bone formation, keeping bones strong thanks to its effect on the metabolism of inorganic substances, mainly calcium and phosphate; Helps prevent osteoporosis; Besides, the drug Savprocal D is also significant for the nervous system. If the elderly have a calcium deficiency, it will cause nervous breakdowns, headaches, mental instability...
3. Instructions for using the drug Savprocal EASY
3.1.How to use the drug Users take the drug at 2 times of the day, morning and evening.
3.2 Dosage of Savprocal D is used as prescribed by the doctor. Or users can refer to the dosage as follows:
For adults, the elderly and children over 12 years old: Take 2 times a day, 2 tablets each time; For children under 12 years of age: Not indicated as safety has not been established. 3.3 What to do in case of overdose or missed dose? In case of missed dose:
Continue taking that dose as soon as you remember; If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled; Do not take more than double the dose prescribed. In case of overdose:
Acute poisoning with vitamin D will increase blood calcium with manifestations including: Nausea, vomiting, polyuria, constipation, loss of appetite, thirst, weakness, lethargy; Chronic overdose will cause calcification of blood vessels and other organs due to hypercalcemia; If you accidentally overdose and have serious side effects, you need to immediately go to the nearest medical center for timely treatment.
4. Contraindications
Savprocal D drug will not be used in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug; Have a history of severe kidney disease, nephrolithiasis, severe hypercalcemia; Osteoporosis due to immobility; Cases of hypercalcemia due to myeloma, granulomatous disease (sarcoidosis), hyperparathyroidism, metastatic bone cancer and other bone malignancies, vitamin D overdose; Do not use for children under 12 years old.
5. Some unwanted effects
During the use of Savprocal D, users will rarely experience some negative effects below:
May cause constipation, flatulence, nausea, vomiting; Rash rash; There is a risk of hypercalcemia, urinary calcium; Stomach pain, diarrhea; If you experience any unwanted side effects, immediately notify a qualified doctor or pharmacist for timely treatment.
6. Savprocal Drug Interactions
Cases of drug interactions have been studied, including:
Foods rich in oxalic acid, phosphate, phytic acid (cereals) will reduce calcium absorption, so should be eaten 2 hours apart; Thiazide diuretics reduce calcium excretion, increase the risk of hypercalcemia; Digitalis and other cardiac glycosides may enhance the effects of these drugs; Phenytoin, Barbiturates have an impact on the metabolism of Vitamin D; Glucocorticoids reduce the effect of Vitamin D; Savprocal D will reduce the absorption of the following drugs: Thyroxine, Bisphosphonate, Sodium Chloride, Quinolone, Tetracycline, Iron. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of a drug, users should tell their doctor about all medications, supplements, health supplements, and other medical conditions they are taking.
7. Notes when using and how to store Savprocal DUO
For pregnant women: This is the period when the demand for calcium and vitamin D is high, however, Savprocal D should only be used when prescribed by a doctor, because: When using an overdose of vitamin D, teratogenicity in animals, currently there are no adequate studies on this case in pregnant women, however, caution should still be used when using this drug in this subject. Long-term hypercalcemia can lead to aortic stenosis, retinopathy, and growth retardation in infants both physically and mentally. Lactation: Vitamin D and its active metabolites are excreted in human milk, so caution should be exercised when administering to women who are breast-feeding. For those who drive and use machines: There are currently no studies on the effects of Savprocal D on the ability to drive and use machines. Patients with mild or moderate renal disease when taking Savprocal D should be closely monitored, blood calcium levels and urinary calcium should be checked periodically. For people with a history of kidney stones, it is necessary to measure urinary calcium to avoid hypercalciuria. People on long-term treatment with Savprocal D drug should monitor kidney function, blood calcium levels, and urinary calcium. Temporarily reduce or stop the drug when urinary calcium is > 7.5 mmol/24 hours (300 mg/24 hours). Caution when prescribing to people being treated: Cardiovascular disease; There is a high risk of hypercalcemia in granulomatous patients; Immobilized people with osteoporosis; Have other malignancies. In addition to using drugs, users can combine the use of calcium-rich foods such as celery, vegetables... Above is all information about Savprocal D. Patients need to read the instructions carefully. use before use.
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