Calcium 1000 dura effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Area of application

This mineral preparation is used to prevent calcium deficiency when there is an increased need, for example during growth, pregnancy or breastfeeding.It also serves as a supportive treatment for osteoporosis.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

The preparation contains 2500 mg of calcium carbonate, which corresponds to 1000 mg of calcium ions.The following excipients are also included: 25 mg aspartame, 14 mg phenylalanine, anhydrous citric acid, Dimeticon 1000, 700 mg lactose 1-water, macrogol 6000, methylcellulose, povidone K25, saccharin sodium 2-water, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, sorbic acid and lemon aroma.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if calcium concentrations in the blood or urine are too high, if limbs are immobilized for a long time, if there are calcium-containing kidney stones or calcification of the kidneys, or if you are hypersensitive to the active ingredient or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as directed.The usual dose is 500 to 1000 mg of calcium daily, equivalent to taking one effervescent tablet daily.The treatment of calcium deficiency and osteoporosis is long-term.The duration of use should be discussed with your doctor.As a rule, no consequences are to be expected from an overdose, but you should consult your doctor if you have any symptoms.Do not forget to take the next dose and do not take a double dose if you forget to take a dose.

Intake

The effervescent tablets are dissolved in a glass of water and taken with or after a meal.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when taking the drug as calcium excretion in the urine is increased, which can increase the tendency to form stones in the kidneys and urinary bladder.This can be avoided by drinking plenty of fluids.In case of renal insufficiency, the drug should only be taken with regular monitoring of calcium and phosphate concentrations in the blood and urine.When therapy with high doses of calcium, especially in combination with vitamin D, there is a risk of hypercalcemia, which can lead to impaired kidney function.In such cases, serum calcium levels and renal function should be monitored.Only take this medicine after consulting your doctor if you have impaired kidney function or a low phosphate concentration in your blood.Also ask your doctor for advice if you have a family history of calcium-containing kidney stones.

Pregnancy

Before taking any medication, always ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.The medicine should only be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding if there is a calcium deficiency.In such cases, contact your doctor.