Calcium acetate 950 mg film-coated tablets, 200 pcs

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

This preparation contains 950 mg calcium diacetate as an active ingredient, which corresponds to a content of 240.73 mg calcium ions.The following excipients are also included: carboxymethyl starch, sodium salt type A, croscarmellose, sodium salt, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate (vegetable), corn starch, refined castor oil, saccharin sodium salt, sucrose, talc and orange flavor.The total sodium ion content is 23 mg.

Area of application

This preparation is used to reduce elevated phosphate levels in the blood in chronic kidney failure with dialysis indicated.No prescription is required for this product.

Contraindications

The preparation must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium acetate or any of the other ingredients mentioned.The preparation must also not be taken if there are low phosphate concentrations in the blood, increased calcium concentrations in the blood, increased excretion of calcium in the urine combined with calcium-containing kidney stones, decalcifying tumors and secondary ulcers in the bones, severe kidney failure without dialysis treatment, constipation, known narrowing of the large intestine or abnormal bone decalcification as a result of long-term lack of exercise.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.The recommended dose for adults is ½-1 film-coated tablet for breakfast, ½-1 film-coated tablet for a snack, 1-3 film-coated tablets for the main meal and 1-2 film-coated tablets for dinner.The dosage varies from patient to patient and should be adjusted according to the amount of food consumed and thus the amount of phosphate consumed.Please adhere to the application instructions, otherwise the product may not work as expected.

If you take more than you should, tell your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose.Continue treatment as directed by your doctor.

Intake

The film-coated tablets should be taken during or immediately after a meal.The tablets must be swallowed whole and with a little liquid.

Patient information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the product.Therapy requires frequent monitoring of calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.Further calcium therapy should only be carried out after consultation with the treating doctor.The preparation has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.The likelihood of hypercalcemia is increased in pregnant women who take calcium and vitamin D at the same time.

Notes

Have your blood values checked regularly by your doctor.