Calcium Sandoz Forte 500 mg effervescent tablets, 2x20 pcs

Calcium-Sandoz® Forte 500 mg effervescent tablets

For strong bones

Calcium is a vital mineral that is necessary for bone formation and bone maintenance.It is absorbed in the small intestine and distributed throughout the body in the blood.Calcium plays an important role in some body functions.It is vital for nerve, muscle and heart function as well as for blood clotting.It also mediates the effects of many hormones.In order to fulfill all of these tasks, calcium must be present in sufficient concentrations in the relevant tissues.

Calcium is the main component of our bones.The mineral ensures that they become and remain stable and resilient.Since the body needs calcium every day and cannot produce the mineral itself, this loss must be compensated for - especially when there is an increased need for calcium, such as during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth or for prevention and osteoporosis.

The body needs calcium

If too little calcium is supplied from outside, the body falls back on its reserves in the bones.A possible consequence: the bones become brittle and the risk of developing osteoporosis (= bone loss) increases.

With Calcium-Sandoz® you are sure to get well-dosed calcium, which can stabilize the cells and reliably compensate for a calcium deficiency.Calcium-Sandoz® effervescent tablets dissolve quickly and completely, have a fresh taste and are also suitable for diabetics.

For the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis by building strong bones in patients under 45 years of age and with increased calcium requirements, e.g. during pregnancy, breastfeeding, etc.

Always enough calcium

Maximum bone mass is built up until around the age of 35.The prerequisite for this is an adequate supply of calcium.Vitamin D also ensures effective absorption and integration of calcium.

From the age of 35 onwards, natural bone loss begins.From around 45 years of age in women and from around 60 years of age in men, hormonal changes lead to a greatly accelerated bone loss.

Calcium is a particularly important mineral for our body.Calcium is - together with phosphate - the main component of our bones and teeth.Therefore particularly important for: adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women, osteoporosis prophylaxis and therapy.If there is insufficient calcium intake through food, calcium is mobilized from the bones, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially as we age.

Area of application

Calcium-Sandoz® Forte effervescent tablets is a mineral preparation.It is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency, to support special therapy to prevent and treat osteoporosis and, in addition to vitamin D3, to treat rickets and osteomalacia.

Calcium - the essential building block for strong and healthy bones

Calcium is the main component of our bones and teeth.The mineral is also important for muscle function and blood clotting.Good care is very important from a young age.The so-called “peak bone mass” is reached around the age of 35.After that, people lose about 1% of their bone mass every year on average.In short: the more bone mass has been built up to that point, the greater the “cushion” that you can draw on as you get older.

Calcium is absorbed through food.Milk and milk products are the most important sources of calcium.Unfortunately, more than half of all people in Germany do not manage to consume the recommended daily amount of 1,000 mg of calcium through food alone.Young women are particularly affected: around 3 out of 4 women aged 14 to 18 do not consume enough calcium.

Strong influence of nutrition

Where does this lack of calcium come from?This can have various reasons: Many people simply overestimate their daily calcium intake or do not pay particular attention to the calcium content of the food in their diet.Also the fact that foods rich in phosphates such as:It is often not known whether sausage or cola can reduce calcium absorption.In addition, many people today not only avoid meat, but also milk and dairy products as part of a vegan diet or intolerance.Certain illnesses or medications can also affect calcium absorption.

Optimal supplement with CalciumSandoz® Forte

Calcium-Sandoz® Forte supplements the individual calcium intake through the diet and can supply the body with sufficient calcium. CalciumSandoz® Forte contains an organic calcium compound.This compound is easily soluble, i.e.h.The calcium can be released quickly and easily absorbed by the body.This makes CalciumSandoz® Forte particularly suitable for people who have difficulty absorbing calcium.

These groups of people should pay particular attention to getting enough calcium: people with special dietary habits, such as a vegan diet or lactose intolerance, people who have difficulty absorbing calcium, such as:B. by long-term use of heartburn medications (proton pump inhibitors).

Pregnancy and growth

Adequate calcium intake is particularly important during pregnancy and during growth phases.If a calcium deficiency has been identified in pregnant or breastfeeding women, this can be remedied by taking supplementary calcium.Calcium preparations can help during this special time of a lack of supply that cannot be remedied with nutrition.

Insufficient calcium supply

The daily requirement of 1000 mg of calcium could basically be met with a calcium-rich diet.Nevertheless, 46% of all men and 55% of women consume too little calcium.

Other diseases

Other diseases such as hyperthyroidism, chronic gastrointestinal diseases or diabetes can accelerate bone loss.Therefore, Calcium-Sandoz® Forte can be particularly helpful in preventing calcium deficiency, especially in such cases.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

How high is my daily calcium requirement?

In principle, adults should consume around 1000 mg of calcium per day to prevent calcium deficiency.Children up to 10 years should consume between 600 - 900 mg daily, children and adolescents between 10 - 18 years should consume 1100 - 1200 mg.

Is calcium stored in the body?

The main stores of calcium in the body are bones and teeth.The bones can release calcium into the blood as needed if the calcium level in the blood is not high enough.This happens when calcium intake is too low.This means that the calcium concentration in the blood initially remains the same and a deficiency is not detected.It is therefore highly recommended to ensure sufficient calcium intake.

How should Calcium-Sandoz® Forte be taken?

Dissolve Calcium-Sandoz Forte in a glass of water (approximately 200 ml) and drink the contents immediately after dissolving the effervescent tablet.Calcium-Sandoz ® Forte can be taken with or without food.

Mode of action

The special thing about Calcium-Sandoz® Forte effervescent tablets: Calcium is an essential mineral that is necessary for bone formation and bone maintenance.Only with calcium do bones become hard and resilient.It is absorbed in the small intestine and is distributed throughout the body in the blood.Calcium plays an important role in some body functions.It is vital for nerve, muscle and heart function as well as for blood clotting.It also mediates the effects of many hormones.In order to fulfill all of these tasks, calcium must be present in the relevant tissues in the required concentration.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Calcium-Sandoz® Forte effervescent tablets contains: Active ingredient: 1 effervescent tablet contains 500 mg (12.5 mmol) calcium (corresponding to 2,940 mg calcium D-gluconate - calcium lactate (2:3) 2 H2O and 300 mg calcium carbonate).Other ingredients: Citric acid, macrogol 4000, sodium cyclamate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sorbitol (Ph. Eur.), orange flavor (contains: orange essential oils, D-glucose, maltodextrin, arabic gum, sorbitol [Ph.Eur.]).

Contraindications

Calcium-Sandoz® Forte effervescent tablets must not be taken if you are allergic to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, if you have increased calcium levels in your blood (hypercalcemia), if you have increased calcium excretion in your urine (hypercalciuria), if you have certain kidney disorders, including: kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), calcium deposits in the kidney tissue (nephrocalcinosis).If you suffer from kidney disease, you should only use this product after consulting your doctor.This is especially true if you take preparations containing aluminum.

Dosage

Always take Calcium-Sandoz® Forte effervescent tablets exactly as described or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.The recommended dose is: Children: 1 effervescent tablet (as a single dose) once or twice daily (corresponding to 500 - 1,000 mg calcium). Adults: 1 effervescent tablet (as a single dose) once, twice or three times daily (corresponding to 500 - 1,500 mg calcium).Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect is too strong or too weak.Take the medicine in the dosage recommended to relieve the symptoms and complaints according to the recommended duration of use by your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

To be taken after dissolving in water.Dissolve the medicine in a glass of water (approximately 200 ml) and drink the contents immediately after dissolving the effervescent tablet.Calcium can be taken with or without food.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.If you suffer from kidney disease, you should only use this product after consulting your doctor.This is especially true if you take preparations containing aluminum.Do not take vitamin D supplements with this medicine without medical advice.The medicine should be taken at least 3 hours after taking oral bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride and at least 2 hours after or 4 to 6 hours before taking tetracycline, as calcium reduces the absorption of these active ingredients.Taking it does not affect 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 for advice before taking this medicine.The medicine can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding if there is a calcium deficiency.For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the appropriate daily intake (including food and supplementation) is generally 1,000 - 1,300 mg calcium.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the total daily intake should not be more than 1,500 mg of calcium.Calcium passes into breast milk without having any harmful effects on the newborn child.

Notes

Mandatory information: Calcium-Sandoz® Forte 500 mg, effervescent tablets, active ingredient: calcium (as calcium D-gluconate - calcium lactate (2:3) 2 H2O and calcium carbonate).Areas of application: Prevention of calcium deficiency in adults if an adequate calcium supply is not achieved with food;Treatment of calcium deficiency in children aged 6 and over, adolescents and adults;for the prevention and supportive treatment of osteoporosis (bone loss) if sufficient calcium intake is not achieved with food;in addition to vitamin D for the treatment of rickets (softening of growing bones in children) and osteomalacia (softening of bones in adults).Warning: Contains sodium, sorbitol, glucose, sulfur dioxide.No prescription is required for this product.

Other

If there is an excessive calcium level in the blood, kidney function disorders or urinary stones, calcium excretion should be checked regularly and the calcium level in the blood should be monitored.Large amounts of vitamin D should not be taken.When taking medications that reduce stomach acid (antacids) at the same time, it should be taken into account that calcium carbonate also has acid-binding properties.