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Calcichew is a calcium supplement product that simultaneously prevents and treats some diseases, this is a product manufactured by Quang Binh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (Vietnam). So how exactly is Calcichew and how is it used?
1. Indications of the drug Calcichew
What is Calcichew? The main ingredient of the drug Calcichew is Calcium Carbonate with the content of 1250mg and the excipient system is just enough for 1 tablet. Calcichew is indicated for use in the following cases:
Use Calcichew for people with calcium deficiency, increased calcium requirements such as: teenagers in the growth period, pregnant women, women who are pregnant. lactation, pre- and postmenopausal women; The drug Calcichew helps prevent and treat osteoporosis in the elderly, pre- and post-menopausal women, patients taking corticosteroids; Calcichew is also used to treat patients with rickets and osteomalacia. Calcichew is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Calcichew; Patients with calcium stones, hypercalcemia, vitamin D overdose, kidney stones, severe renal failure, patients taking digitalis, epinephrine, severe hypercalciuria, osteoporosis due to immobility. Calcichew should not be used in patients who are not active, lie still for a long time, and have high calcium levels in the blood and urine. Calcichew should not be used to treat patients with excessive phenylketonuria in their urine.
2. Dosage and usage of the drug Calcichew
Calcichew is made in the form of chewable tablets, so it should be taken orally. Patients should chew Calcichew before taking it before meals. When taking Calcichew tablets, chew them and swallow them. Take the whole tablet with a full glass. cooled boiled water. It is best for patients to carefully read the instructions for use with Calcichew.
Calcichew is used in the following doses:
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Chew Calcichew 1-2 tablets/day. Children from 1 to 12 years old: Chew Calcichew tablets with a dose of 1⁄2 - 1 tablet/day. During treatment with Calcichew, patients need to strictly adhere to the indications, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount of Calcichew to be effective.
Manifestations when taking an overdose of Calcichew are quite similar to symptoms of side effects. In addition, patients may experience liver and kidney toxicity and should be closely monitored for skin, facial, blood pressure, and precautions because a dangerous condition can develop very quickly.
3. Calcichew side effects
Common side effects of Calcichew are hypotension, dizziness, constipation, flatulence, nausea or vomiting, facial flushing, rash, itching. Less common side effects of Calcichew include sweating, arrhythmias, and cardiac dysfunction. A rare side effect of Calcichew on the hematopoietic system is the formation of blood clots. Tell your doctor if you experience any unwanted effects while using Calcichew.4. Notes when taking the drug Calcichew
Always remember to carefully read the instructions for use attached to the Calcichew drug product before taking the medicine; Calcichew drugs can bring fast or slow effect depending on the location of each specific patient; Pay attention to the expiration date of Calcichew, do not use Calcichew if the product has changed color abnormally or has expired; Users of Calcichew medicinal products should be aware of some of the product's side effects or interactions, if any; For pregnant and lactating women, the daily calcium intake (can include calcium sources from food and supplements) needs to meet the needs of pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Normal suckling is 1000 - 3000 mg. During pregnancy, a pregnant woman's daily calcium intake should not exceed 1500 mg, but for lactating women, a significant amount of calcium will be excreted into breast milk during lactation, the amount of calcium transmitted by the mother will decrease. will not cause any unwanted effects on the infant;
5. Drug interactions of the drug Calcichew
Taking calcium-containing drugs such as Calcichew at the same time as the following drugs may limit the absorption of the drug, including: Bisphosphonates, Levothyroxine, quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline antibiotics... More specifically, Phenytoin drugs, Fluoroquinolone and Iron antibiotics will reduce absorption, so it is necessary to use Calcichew and food/medicine containing these ingredients 2-3 hours apart.
To ensure the safety of using Calcichew, the patient should tell the doctor a list of all the drugs that the patient is taking to have the appropriate treatment.
Store Calcichew in a cool, dry place with a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep Calcichew out of direct sunlight and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
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