Calcitate300mg
Rx- Generic:
- Calcium Lactate
- Company:
- Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 0.29/unit
Pack: ৳ 0.29
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At a glance
Calcium Lactate is a calcium supplement and antacid used in the treatment of heartburn, calcium deficiency, symptoms of hypocalcemia (paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, muscle cramps, tetany, convulsion), and as a phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
Indications
- Heartburn
- Calcium deficiency
- Hypocalcemia symptoms (paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, muscle cramps, tetany, convulsion, mental changes, dermatitis, ECG changes)
- Acid neutralization in peptic ulcer disease
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy and lactation
Dosage
Adults and elderly: 1-2 tablets (300-600 mg) daily.
Children over 3 years: 1 tablet (300 mg) daily.
Pregnant women: 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily. Duration: During third trimester and lactation.
Adults (19-50 years): 1000 mg elemental Ca/day; >50 years: 1200 mg elemental Ca/day.
Renal impairment: Frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended.
Side effects
Common side effects: GI discomfort (nausea, vomiting, constipation), bradycardia, arrhythmias, dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination, mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.
Oral administration may cause gastrointestinal irritation and constipation (rare).
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in sarcoidosis and history of nephrolithiasis.
- Avoid IV administration of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides.
- Increased risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D.
- Caution in patients with history of kidney stones.
- Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimize calcium absorption.
- Use with caution in impaired renal function, cardiac disease, or sarcoidosis.
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.