Calcigen D Citro 600 mg / 400 IU chewable tablets, 120 pcs

General information

No prescription is required for this product.This medicine contains the two active ingredients calcium and vitamin D3.Calcium is an important component of bones and vitamin D3 improves the absorption of calcium from the intestine and its incorporation into the bones.It is used to compensate for combined vitamin D and calcium deficiencies in elderly patients and as an adjunct to osteoporosis treatment in which vitamin D and calcium levels are too low or there is a high risk of this.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The active ingredients are calcium carbonate in an amount of 1500 mg, which corresponds to 600 mg of calcium ions, and colecalciferol dry concentrate in an amount of 4 mg, which corresponds to 400 IE (10 µg) colecalciferol.The excipients include butylated hydroxytoluene, gelatin, magnesium stearate (vegetable), pregelatinized corn starch, mannitol, sodium aluminum silicate, sucrose, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified starch, medium chain triglycerides, xylitol, sodium ions and lemon flavor.

Contraindications

The product must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, vitamin D or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.It is also not permitted to be taken if calcium concentrations in the blood are too high (hypercalcemia) and/or increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalcuria).Furthermore, the preparation must not be taken if there are conditions that lead to hypercalcemia and/or hypercalcuria, such as an overactive parathyroid gland, bone marrow disease (myeloma), a malignant bone tumor (bone metastases), kidney failure, kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) or calcium deposits in the kidneys (nephrocalcinosis).The preparation must also not be taken if you have a vitamin D overdose (hypervitaminosis D).

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.The usual dose for adults and the elderly is one tablet twice daily (e.g. one in the morning and one in the evening).Pregnant women should only take one tablet per day.During long-term treatment, calcium levels in urine and blood must be monitored.This is especially important if you develop kidney stones more often.This preparation is not suitable for use in children and adolescents.The doctor decides on the duration of the treatment.

Intake

The chewable tablets should be chewed and then swallowed with a little liquid.In exceptional cases, e.g.B. in patients with chewing problems, the tablets can also be sucked after consulting the doctor.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the product.During long-term treatment, serum calcium levels and renal function should be monitored regularly by measuring serum creatinine.This review is particularly important in elderly patients and during concurrent treatment with cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) and diuretics.Before taking this preparation, the amount of vitamin D, calcium and alkali already taken must be taken into account, such as:B. Carbonate from other sources (e.g. dietary supplements or food).Since these products already contain vitamin D and calcium carbonate, additional intake can lead to Burnett syndrome.Burnett syndrome (milk-alkaline syndrome) is a calcium metabolism disorder with an increase in blood calcium levels.It can be triggered by ingesting very large amounts of milk and/or calcium carbonate from other sources or by excessive use of antacids (medicines for stomach hyperacidity).This can lead to side effects as listed in the “Side effects” category.Therefore, additional administration of this preparation must be carried out under strict medical supervision with regular checking of the calcium levels in the blood (calcaemia) and urine (calciuria).

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.This medicine can be used during pregnancy, but the daily intake should not exceed 1,500 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D.If you are pregnant, you should not take more than one chewable tablet per day.Higher doses may be harmful to the unborn child.This preparation can be used during breastfeeding. Since calcium and vitamin D3 are excreted in breast milk, you must first consult your doctor whether your child is already receiving products that contain vitamin D3.Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine two hours before or after meals to avoid possible interference with iron absorption.

Notes

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