Calcicare D3 forte effervescent tablets, 20 pcs

Description of the mineral supplement

This mineral preparation contains the active ingredients calcium and vitamin D3.It is used to compensate for a simultaneous deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in older people.It is also used to support the treatment of osteoporosis in patients who have a proven or high risk of such a deficiency.No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The preparation contains 2500 mg of calcium carbonate, which corresponds to 1000 mg of calcium ions.It also contains 0.022 mg colecalciferol (vitamin D3), which corresponds to 880 international units (IU).Excipients include alpha-tocopherol, citric acid (anhydrous), gelatin, lactose-1-water, macrogol 6000, corn starch, sodium cyclamate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, povidone K25, saccharin sodium salt, sucrose, simeticone emulsion, dimeticone, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, methyl cellulose, hydrogenated soybean oil, 97 mgContains sodium ions and orange flavor.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium carbonate, colecalciferol or any of the other ingredients.It is also contraindicated if there is an increased calcium content in the blood (hypercalcemia), increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria), overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) or vitamin D overdose.Patients with certain tumors such as lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer, certain forms of blood cancer or bone metastases should also not take the preparation.The same applies to patients with lung diseases such as sarcoidosis or Boeck's disease and when immobilization of limbs is necessary.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.

Dosage

Always take the medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is one effervescent tablet once daily.The duration of treatment is determined individually by your doctor and should generally be long-term.If you have any questions about the effect or dosage, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

An overdose may result in increased calcium excretion in the urine and increased calcium concentrations in the blood, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, thirst, increased urination or constipation.If you suspect an overdose, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.A chronic overdose can lead to vascular and organ calcification.

If you forget to take a dose, do not take a double dose.Do not interrupt or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, as this may affect the success of the treatment.

Intake

Dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of drinking water (200 ml) and drink the contents completely.The medicine can be taken with or between meals.

Patient information

Particular caution is required in the case of impaired kidney function, kidney limestones, kidney calcification or reduced phosphate concentration in the blood.During long-term treatment, blood calcium levels and kidney values should be monitored regularly.Drinking plenty of fluids can reduce the tendency to form kidney stones.Since the preparation already contains vitamin D, additional vitamin D or calcium should only be taken under medical supervision.Children and adolescents should not take the preparation as there is insufficient data on safety and effectiveness.

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

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.Due to the high dose of vitamin D, the preparation should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.Overdose should be avoided as it may cause developmental delays or other health problems in the child.Calcium and vitamin D pass into breast milk, so the medicine should not be taken during breastfeeding.

Notes

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