Calcilac 1000mg/880 international units (20 pieces)

Description of the drug

The effervescent tablets contain calcium and vitamin D₃, two essential substances for bone building.This product is available without a prescription.

Areas of application

The effervescent tablets are used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiencies in older people.They also serve as an adjunct to support specific osteoporosis therapy for patients at risk of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.If you don't feel better or even feel worse, contact your doctor.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The effervescent tablets contain 2500 mg calcium carbonate, 1000 mg calcium ion and 0.022 mg colecalciferol, which corresponds to 880 IE colecalciferol.In addition, various excipients are included: alpha-tocopherol, citric acid (anhydrous), gelatin, lactose 1-water (376.6 mg), macrogol 6000, corn starch, methyl cellulose, sodium cyclamate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, povidone K25, saccharin (sodium salt), sucrose (3.34 mg), simeticone, soybean oil (part. hydrogenated, 0.66mg), Sodium Ion (Total 96.23 mg), Orange Juice Flavor, Acetaldehyde, Lauryl Alcohol, Ethyl Butyrate, Linalool, Maltodextrin and Artificial Flavors.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be taken if you are allergic to calcium, vitamin D or any of the other ingredients.The preparation should also not be used if the calcium content in the blood or urine is too high, if there is severe kidney dysfunction, if there are kidney stones or if the vitamin D content in the blood is too high.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose is one effervescent tablet daily.If you take more than you should, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.Symptoms of hypercalcemia include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, drowsiness, confusion, extreme thirst, excessive urine production, and bone pain.Do not take a double dose if you forget to take a dose.If you have any further questions about taking it, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

Please dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of drinking water (200 ml) and drink the contents of the glass completely.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you are on long-term treatment, have impaired kidney function or a strong tendency to form kidney stones, suffer from sarcoidosis or are immobilized with osteoporosis.You should also consult if you are taking other vitamin D or calcium preparations.Your doctor will decide whether a calcium and/or vitamin D₃preparation can be used in these circumstances.In the case of osteoporosis, it is recommended to have the calcium level in the blood checked before starting treatment.In the case of long-term treatment, the calcium content of the blood must be checked regularly.If your kidney function is impaired, your doctor should monitor the effect of treatment on calcium and phosphate balance.The effervescent tablets are not intended for use in children and adolescents.No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been conducted.However, a detrimental effect is unlikely.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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 effervescent tablets should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to the high dosage of vitamin D.Calcium and vitamin D₃ pass into breast milk.

Notes

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