CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Instructions for use for CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Detailed instructions for CALCIUM SANDOZ D osteo effervescent tablets, 40 pcs

Field of use

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) are used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency (e.g. bone density and bone loss). Calcium is an important building block for bone substance and teeth. Around the age of 35, a natural age -related bone reduction process begins, which can be reinforced in later years by drastic hormonal changes. You can counteract this process by taking the calciumSandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) . If this degradation process is already advanced that an osteoporosis has manifested, you can Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo 600mg/400 international units (package size: 40 pc) as part of a specific therapy also take to treat this disease.

Mode of action

The special thing about CalciumSandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc):

Calcium is a so -called quantity element. The vast majority of the calcium is bound in our body in the bone substance and in the teeth. However, this binding is not permanent, but is subject to constant assembly and dismantling process. Because of this and because calcium is also integrated into many other physiological processes, regular intake of this mineral is essential for us. Vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium and for calcium metabolism. Vitamin D complements the CalciumSandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (package size: 40 pc).

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

1 Effervescent tablet of the CalciumSandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) contains:

Effective components:

• 1500 mg calcium carbonate (corresponds to 600.65 mg calcium)
• 0.01 mg Colecalciferol/vitamin D3 (corresponds to 400 I.E.)

Other ingredients:

• Sodium cyclamat
• Citronic acid, water -free
• D, l-[alpha]-tocopherol
• Gelatin
• Sodium hydrogen carbonate
• D, L-apples acid
• Maltodextrin
• Sodium saccharine
• Lemon aroma
• Soy oil, partially hydrated
• Cornstarch
• Sucrose
• Sodium

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) contain a total of 52 mg sodium ions and 0.003 be carbohydrates per tablet.

Contradictions

If there is a hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients or soy and peanut products, Calcium-Sandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 STK) should not be taken. If this occurs during treatment, please take the medication immediately. The medicine must also not be used at:

• Disease states that lead to hypercalcemia and/or hypercalcuria
• Kidney stones
• Deposits of lime salts in the kidney (nephrocalcinosis)
• primary hyperparathyroidism
• Vitamin D overdoses
• Myeloma
• Bone metastases

Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) must not be used in children. Pregnant women should do without the application or only take the preparation according to medical consultation. Then, however, a daily dose of 1500 mg calcium and 600 I.E. vitamin D should not be exceeded. Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk.

dosage

Application recommendation of Calcium-Sandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (package size: 40 pc):

If your doctor has not fixed any other dosage, the following applies:

• Adults take 1-2 effervescent tablets daily, resolved in a glass of water (200 ml) (corresponds to 600-1200mg calcium and 400-800 I.E. Vitamin D3).
• Calcium-Sandoz D osteo 600mg/400 international units (pack size: 40 pc) are not used for use in children.

With long-term use, the serum calcium level and kidney function should be monitored.

Taking

• Type of application:
  • To dissolve in water.
  • The effervescent tablet is dissolved in a glass of water and drunk immediately. You should take the medicine in the morning and evening.

 

Patient information

• Particular caution when taking the drug is required
  • During long -term treatment with the medicine, the calcium level in serum and by measuring the serum creatinine, the kidney function should be checked regularly. This review is particularly important in older patients and at the same time treatment with heart glycosides (e.g. digoxin) and diuretics. Based on the results obtained, your doctor can recommend reducing your dose or even canceling the treatment. However, the dose should be reduced or the therapy is temporarily interrupted if the calcium excretion via the urine 7.5 mmol/24 hours (300 mg/24 hours) exceeds.
  • Before taking the drug, the amount of vitamin D, calcium and alkali such as B. carbonate from other sources (e.g. nutritional supplements or food). Since these products already contain vitamin D and calcium carbonate, the additional intake of the pharmaceuticalszum BurnetSyndrome can lead. BurnetSyndrome (milk alkali syndrome) is a calcium metabolic disorder with an increase in blood-calcium level. It can be triggered by absorbing very large amounts of milk and/or calcium carbonate from other sources or by excessive use of antacids (agent against stomach acidification). This can lead to side effects. Therefore, an additional administration of the medicinal product must be carried out under strict medical control with regular checking of calcium levels in blood (calcaemia) and urine (calciurie).
• Before taking the drug should be consulted with your doctor or pharmacist:
  • if you suffer from kidney stones
  • if you suffer from an illness of the immune system (sarcoidosis), since the calcium level must be checked in blood and urine
  • if your ability to move is restricted and you suffer from a reduced bone mass (osteoporosis). This can increase your blood calcium level so much that side effects can occur.
  • if you also take other vitamin D3 or calcium-containing preparations. Your blood calcium level can increase so much that side effects can occur.
  • if you suffer from kidney function.

 

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy and breast feeding period
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using all drugs.
  • The medicine can be used during pregnancy, but daily intake should take 1,500 mg calcium and 600 I.E. Do not exceed vitamin D. In the event of pregnancy, you should therefore not take more than a effervescent tablet every day. Higher doses can affect the unborn child.
  • The medicine can be used during breastfeeding. Da calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk, you must first consult your doctor whether your child already receives products that contain vitamin D3.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take the medicine two hours before or after meals in order to avoid a possible impairment of iron absorption.

 

Hints

Please note that Calcium-Sandoz D Osteo 600mg/400 International units (pack size: 40 STK) As a calcium preparation, influence other drugs in their effect or the absorption of calcium in our body can be influenced by medication and food.

Calcium-Sandoz D osteo is not intended for taking children.

Do not store over 30 ° C.

Store in the original packaging. Keep the tube locked to protect the content from moisture.

Manufacturer:  Hexal AG, Industriestraße 25, 83607 Holzkirchen