Calcium Carbonate USP
Composition : Each film coated
tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP equivalent to 500mg Calcium.
Indications : Calcium cation are used for the
treatment or prevention of calcium depletion in patients in whom dietary
measures are inadequate. Calcium therapy used for the treatment of osteoporosis
in elderly, tooth formation, osteomalacia, chronic hypoparathyroidism, rickets,
latent tetany, hypocalcemia and as supplemental therapy for pregnancy and
lactation, pre and post menopausal woman, children and adolescents (specially
girls). Calcium deficiency include achlorhydria, chronic diarrhea, vitamin D
deficiency, steatorrhea, sprue, pancreatitis, renal failure, alkalosis and hyperphosphatemia.
Dosage & Administration : 1
tablet daily. calcium carbonate used as a dietary supplement, such as for the
prevention of osteoporosis (500-1500 mg calcium) daily is recommended in
general, but again this will need to be tailored to the individual patient
depending on any specific disease such as calcium deficiency malabsorption or
parathyroid function. In pregnancy and lactation the Calcium Carbonate Calcium
supplement. Or, as directed by the registered physician.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : Calcium
containing drugs have been widely used in pregnancy by way to oral calcium
supplementation or antacid therapy. Calcium carbonate can be used in lactating
women too.
Packing : Each box contains 50's tablets in blister pack.