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Calcium Sandoz drug belongs to the group of mineral and vitamin drugs. The drug is indicated for people with calcium deficiency, osteoporosis in the elderly, osteomalacia and supporting the treatment of signs of allergic disease.
1. What is Calcium Sandoz?
Calcium Sandoz is in the form of effervescent tablets. The drug is indicated for use in people with calcium deficiency, osteoporosis.
Identified ingredients in Calcium Sandoz pills include:
Calcium; Calcium glubionate; Calcium carbonate; Calcium Gluconate; Calcium Lactobionate; Calcium Lacto Gluconate; Colecalciferol.
2. What are the effects of Calcium sandoz 500mg?
Calcium Sandoz is indicated in the treatment of the following diseases:
Calcium deficiency; Treatment of osteoporosis in the elderly and in postmenopausal women; Cases of rickets, malnutrition, osteomalacia; Helps treat signs of allergies. 3. Undesirable effects of the drug Calcium Sandoz When using the drug Calcium Sandoz may appear undesirable effects such as:
Too high calcium levels in the blood (in case of hypercalcemia); Excessive excretion of calcium in the urine (in case of hypercalciuria). Some rare adverse effects such as:
Nausea, vomiting; Urticaria, itching, redness of the skin; Digestive disorders such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence; Swelling of the tongue, throat, or face area; Blood calcium, urinary calcium is disordered. A rare side effect when using Calcium Sandoz is a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, which can make it difficult to swallow. If you experience any of the allergic reactions listed above, you need to stop using the medicine immediately and notify the treating doctor.
4. Usage and dosage of Calcium Sandoz
How to use Calcium Sandoz:
Calcium Sandoz is taken orally; Dissolve Calcium Sandoz 500mg effervescent tablets in a glass of water (about 200ml) and drink immediately. Do not swallow the tablet whole or chew it; Calcium Sandoz 500mg can be taken with or without meals. Dosage of Calcium Sandoz in adults:
Take 1 - 3 Calcium Sandoz tablets 500mg (ie 500 - 1500mg elemental calcium) per day. Dosage of Calcium Sandoz for children:
Take 1-2 tablets of Calcium Sandoz 500mg (ie 500-1000mg elemental calcium) per day. Note: The above dosage is for reference only. The specific treatment dose depends on the condition and stage of the disease of each person. To get the right dose, you should consult your doctor and follow the instructions of your doctor or
Manage under or overdosage of Calcium Sandoz:
Missing dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. out. If the time interval between 2 doses is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take a new dose. You absolutely must not arbitrarily double the dose in one use; Overdose: After using Calcium Sandoz in a larger dose than prescribed, if you see any abnormal signs in your body, immediately call the treating doctor or medical center for instructions on how to handle it. physical.
5. Calcium sandoz drug interactions
Combination use of more than one drug may decrease the healing effect and increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, before treatment with Calcium Sandoz, it is necessary to inform your doctor full of information about the medicines you are taking, including vitamins and herbs, especially:
Vitamin D ; Tetracycline antibiotics; Thiazide diuretics; Medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases such as cardiac glycosides, digoxin. 6. Some notes when using Calcium Sandoz To be safe, before taking the medicine, please inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, health problems you are having, especially in the following cases:
Close monitoring is required in elderly people treated with glycosides or diuretics that are prone to stone formation; In people with immobilization caused by osteoporosis, caution should be exercised when using Calcium Sandoz; Use with caution in patients with hypercalciuria, previous history of gallstones, renal dysfunction; For pregnant and lactating women: Calcium Sandoz can be used during pregnancy and lactation in case of calcium deficiency. In addition, calcium can be excreted into breast milk but it does not cause negative effects on the nursing infant; Note: The adequate daily calcium intake (including food and supplements) for pregnant and lactating women is between 1000 - 1300 mg. Note that the amount of calcium supplement should not exceed 1500 mg.
7. How to store Calcium Sandoz
Calcium Sandoz medicine needs to be stored at a temperature below 30°C, avoid direct exposure to light, do not leave the medicine in humid places such as in the bathroom or in the refrigerator compartment. Keep out of reach of children and household pets. Absolutely do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the packaging.
Calcium Sandoz drug has the effect of supplementing the amount of calcium needed by the body. However, to ensure effective use and avoid unwanted side effects, you should carefully read the instructions or follow the instructions of the treating doctor.
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