Calcimate 500 mg Capsules – Calcium Carbonate

Composition

Each capsule contains Calcium Carbonate…. 500 mg.

Properties

Pharmacology: Calcimate is considered as a dietary supplement where calcium intake is inadequate. Calcium is very important for bones and teeth, specially for elderly to reduce bone fractures and risk of osteoporosis.

Indications & Usage

• Calcimate capsule are used as a calcium supplement in hypocalcemia states e.g. pregnancy, lactation.
• Calcimate capsule are used as supplement to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
• In eldery specially women which tend to have fragile bone in later ages.
• Used as supplement during teenagers and early adults to build and maintain good bone health

Contra – Indications

• Renal impairment.
• Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.
• Gastric and duadenal ulcers.

Side – Effects

• Sometimes constipation may occur with high calcium carbonate intake.
• Hypercalcemia.
• Mild gastrointestinal disturbance.
• arrhythmias

Drug Interactions

• Calcium salts may enhance the cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides.
• Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of other drugs given concomitantly, e.g. tetracyclines and bisphosphonates.
• Diuretics: increased risk of hypercalcemia with thiazides.

Warnings & Precautions

Administration of high doses of vitamin D should be avoided during calcium therapy unless it is prescribed.

Dosage & Administration

One capsule daily with meals or according to physician instructions.

This dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in pregnancy and lactation, adequate calcium intake is important but daily intake above 2000 mg calcium are not likely to provide any additional benefit.

Packing

• Box containing 1002 capsules each in 167 strips each of 6 capsules.
• Box containing 600 capsules each in 100 strips each of 6 capsules .
• Box containing 120 capsules each in 20 strips each of 6 capsules .
• Box containing 12 capsules each in 2 strips each of 6 capsules.

Storage

• Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
• Keep in dry place, protect from light.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you. Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament. The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks. Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you. Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor. Keep medicament out of children reach. Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Calcimate – PIL

Calcimate – AR Patient Information Leaflet.

Calcimate – AR Patient Information Leaflet.

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