COMPOSITION: Each film coated tablet contains Calcium Carbonate (BP) 1500 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 600 mg.
Other ingredients: Sodium Starch Glycollate, Croscarrnellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. Magnesium Stearate and Coating Material (Opadry White).
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth, the health of the heart, muscles and nerves. It plays an important role in tissue repair and the control of blood pressure and acidity.

INDICATIONS
CALCINATE is used for calcium deficiency in elderly men and women, during and after menopause. during pregnancy and breast feeding.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.
- Condition which leads to hypercalcaemia or hypercalciuria.
- Kidney stones.
- sudden long-term immobilisation.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
The concurrent use of calcium with tetracycline may decrease their absorption because of possible formation of non-absorbable complexes and increase in intra-gastric pH. As a result, patients are advised not to take calcium within one to three hours of administering tetracyclines.
PRECAUTIONS
- In patients with a tendency to kidney stones a concomitant increase in fluid intake is recommended.
- Caution should be taken when it is concomitantly administrated with digoxin.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria may occur.
USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
To be taken as directed by the physician.
DOSAGE
- Two tablets daily (or one tablet twice daily) before or with meal, with water.
- Swallow without chewing. Or as directed by the physician.
STORAGE
- Store at room temperature (15-25) °C.
- Do not use the drug after the expiry date printed on the package.
PRESENTATION
- Tablets: Packs contain (60) film coated tablets of CALCINATE 600 mg.
- Hospital packs of CALCINATE 600 mg film coated tablets.
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