Calcet 475 mg film-coated tablets, 100 pcs

Area of application

The preparation binds phosphate from food and allows it to be excreted in the stool.It is used to reduce elevated phosphate levels in the blood and in chronic kidney failure with dialysis indicated.No prescription is required for this product.

If you do not feel better after eight days or even feel worse, please see your doctor.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The preparation contains 475 mg of calcium diacetate and 120.36 mg of calcium ions.Excipients include carboxymethyl starch, sodium salt type A, croscarmellose sodium salt, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, corn starch, refined castor oil, saccharin sodium salt, 20.2 mg sucrose, talc and 23 mg sodium ions.It also contains orange flavor and bergamot oil.

Contraindications

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

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.If you are unsure, please ask.

The recommended dose for adults is 1 to 2 film-coated tablets for breakfast, 1 to 2 film-coated tablets for a snack, 2 to 6 film-coated tablets for the main meal and 2 to 4 film-coated tablets for dinner.The dosage must be adjusted individually, depending on the amount of food consumed and thus the amount of phosphate absorbed.

If you overdose, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose, but continue treatment as prescribed.If you have any further questions about taking it, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The medicine should be taken during or immediately after a meal.The tablets must be swallowed whole and with a little liquid.Please adhere to the application instructions so that the product can work as expected.

Patient information

Please 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 medicine has no influence on the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, 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 likelihood of hypercalcemia is increased in pregnant women who take calcium and vitamin D at the same time.

Notes

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