Friday, September 28, 2012

Calcimate

Calcimate
Calcimate
500 mg CAPSULES
Calcium Carbonate
Composition:
Each capsule contains Calcium Carbonate .... 500 mg.
Properties:
Pharmacology:
Calcimate is considered as a dietary supplement where calcium intake is inadequate. Calcium is very important for bones and teeth, specially for elderly to reduce bone fractures and risk of osteoporosis.
Indications & Usage:
* Calcimate capsule are used as a calcium supplement in hypocalcemia states e.g. pregnancy, lactation
* Calcimate capsule are used as supplement to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
* In eldery specially women which tend to have fragile bone in later ages
* Used as supplement during teenagers and early adults to build and maintain good bone health
Contra — Indications:
- Renal impairment.
- Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Side — Effects:
- Sometimes constipation may occur with high calcium carbonate intake.
- Hypercalcemia.
- Mild gastrointestinal disturbance.
- arrhythmias
Drug — Interactions:
- Calcium salts may enhance the cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides.
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of other drugs given concomitantly, e.g. tetracyclines and bisphosphonates
- Diuretics : increased risk of hypercalcemia with thiazides
Warnings & Precautions:
- Administration of high doses of vitamin D should be avoided during calcium therapy unless it is prescribed.
Dosage & Administration:
- One capsule daily with meals or according to physician instructions.
- This dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in pregnancy and lactation , adequate calcium intake is important but daily intake above 2000 mg calcium are not likely to provide any additional benefit.
Packing:
- Box containing 1002 capsules each in I 67strips each of 6 capsules
- Box containing 600 capsules each in 100 strips each of 6 capsules
- Box containing 120 capsules each in 20 strips each of 6 capsules
- Box containing 12 capsules each in 2 strips each of 6 capsules
Storage:
- Store in a temperature not exceeding 25 °C,
- Keep in dry place, protect from light.
- Keep out of reach of children
Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADW1C” Abu-Zaabal - A.R.E.
- Me&ament is a product whkh affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
- Follow strictly the doctors prescnption, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
- The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. ifs benefits and risks.
- Do not by yourself interrupt the penod of treatment prescnbed for you.
- Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
- Keep medicament out of children reach
Coundi of Arab Health Mnzsters and UnIon of Arab Pharmacists
 

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