CALCIDOC Chewable tablets, 60 pcs

Area of application

CalciDoc chewable tablets are a vitamin-mineral combination that is used to support the treatment of osteoporosis.The product is available without a prescription.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The chewable tablets contain 1500 mg calcium carbonate, equivalent to 600 mg calcium, and 4 mg colecalciferol dry concentrate, equivalent to 400 international units of vitamin D.The preparation also contains the following excipients: alpha-tocopherol, gelatin, magnesium stearate, corn starch, saccharin sodium, sucrose, silicon dioxide, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, xylitol, natural and nature-identical flavorings.Each chewable tablet contains 0.06 bread units (BE) of total carbohydrates.

Contraindications

CalciDoc chewable tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, colecalciferol, soy, peanut or any of the other ingredients.Also with increased calcium content in the blood (hypercalcemia), increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria), kidney limestones, calcification of the kidney tissue (nephrocalcinosis), impaired kidney function, overactive parathyroid gland, vitamin D overdose, multiple bone marrow tumor (myeloma), secondary tumors in the bone (bone metastases) or immobilization of limbs(Immobilization osteoporosis) you should not use the product.

Dosage

The usual dose is 1 chewable tablet twice daily, equivalent to 1200 mg ionized calcium and 800 international units of vitamin D3.The chewable tablets should be taken with meals.The duration of intake depends on the doctor's instructions.In the event of an overdose, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, thirst, increased thirst, increased urination and constipation may occur.If you suspect an overdose, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Intake

The chewable tablets should be taken with meals.You can either chew or suck the tablets.

Patient information

Take special care when taking CalciDoc chewable tablets if you have previously had kidney stones or suffer from a certain lung disease (sarcoidosis).During long-term treatment, your doctor will monitor your serum calcium levels and kidney function.If other vitamin D preparations are prescribed at the same time, the daily dose of vitamin D administered with the medication must be taken into account.Additional administration of vitamin D or calcium should be carried out under medical supervision.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the medicine should only be taken after the doctor has carefully weighed the benefits and risks and only in the dosage that is absolutely necessary to correct the deficiency.Overdoses of vitamin D during pregnancy must be prevented as long-term hypercalcemia can lead to physical and mental disability, aortic narrowing and retinal diseases in the child.Vitamin D and its metabolites pass into breast milk, but an overdose in infants caused by this route has not been observed.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Manufacturer

Hübner Naturarzneimittel GmbH, Schloßstraße 11-17, 79238 Ehrenkirchen