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Nextg cal medicine contains mainly calcium, cholecalciferol and vitamin K1. The drug is indicated in cases of calcium deficiency in pregnant and lactating women, after menopause as well as to help prevent and treat osteoporosis.
1. What are the effects of Nextg cal?
Each Nextg cal tablet contains the following ingredients:
Hydroxyapatite or MCHA is natural calcium in the form of microcrystals derived from animals, making it easier for the body to absorb; Vitamin D3 ; Vitamin K1. Therefore, Nextg cal tablets are indicated to supplement calcium in the following cases:
Children in the period of development: To help children achieve their ideal height, the child's need in this period is about 800-1000mg calcium/ day; Pregnant women: Calcium and iron are two important micronutrients for the formation and development of the fetus in the womb, ensuring the health of the mother's bones and teeth. The need for calcium is quite large during pregnancy, making it necessary to supplement with Nextg cal for the mother; Breastfeeding women: Every day breastfeeding a mother will take about 200-300mg of calcium to metabolize into milk. Supplementing calcium will help the mother's body to be strong, reduce bone and joint problems and provide calcium for children through milk flow; Premenopausal women and menopause: The large change in estrogen causes calcium loss, so women need to supplement about 1200-1500mg of calcium. This is a relatively large calcium content, difficult to provide enough by diet alone without causing unwanted effects, so the use of Nextg cal is appropriate in this period; The elderly: This is the time when the bone formation process takes place more slowly, the ability to absorb nutrients from food decreases. Nextg cal with natural calcium, vitamins D3 and K1 support the elderly to absorb calcium better; Active people: Athletes who want to maintain muscle mass and reduce the risk of injury need to build strong bones through vitamin D and calcium supplements; People with calcium deficiency or osteoporosis.
2. Nextg cal drug taken before or after eating?
Nextg cal should be taken in the morning or noon 1 hour after eating. Absolutely do not drink Nextg cal in the evening. Nextg cal dosage is as follows:
Adults: 2-6 tablets/day; Pregnant and lactating women: 4 tablets/day; Children 3-6 years old: 1 tablet/day; Children 6-14 years old: 2 tablets/day; Do not take more than 2000mg of calcium per day. Do not use Nextg cal in any patient with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, cases of hypercalcemia, kidney stones, vitamin D toxicity. Also do not supplement Nextg cal at the same time with foods containing oxalate. such as tea, fruit juice, chocolate, strawberry, ... interfere with calcium absorption.
3. Nextg Cal . side effects
No adverse effects have been observed with the long-term use of 8g/day MCHA complex. MCHA is a safe drug with no known toxicity. If taking vitamin D doses, there are some side effects such as drowsiness, fatigue, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, dry mouth,... Common drug interactions of Nextgcal include: :
Bisphosphonates: Should take Bisphosphonate 30 minutes before to avoid calcium reducing drug absorption; Calcium increases the toxicity of digitalis glycosides to the heart, so it is necessary to consult a doctor when using concomitantly; Calcium intake should be adjusted if taken with Digoxin; Do not take concurrent treatment with Cholestyramine or Colestipol, Phenobarbital because it may interfere with vitamin D absorption. NextG cal helps to supplement calcium for growing children, pregnant and lactating women or after menopause. ... To ensure safety and effectiveness, you need to follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
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