They are used to prevent and treat deficiencies of Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
calcium-supplement-products
This supplements are indicated to use in patients with hypocalcemia (low amounts of calcium in blood), chronic calcium defeciency, rickets, osteomalasia and osteoporosis (diseases of the bone and joints due to vitamin D and calcium defeciency), adjunct in the treatment of hypokalemia, lead poisoning and flouride poisoning.
Contradications
This supplement is contraindicated in patients who have hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (increased calcium levels in the urine), severe renal (kidney) failure, renal calculi (stones), galactosemia (galactose in the blood).
Side effects
Diarrhea, nausea, flushes and hypotension are the commonly reported side effects after using supplement products.
Expert Advice
Indications:
This supplements are indicated to use in patients with hypocalcemia (low amounts of calcium in blood), chronic calcium defeciency, rickets, osteomalasia and osteoporosis (diseases of the bone and joints due to vitamin D and calcium defeciency), adjunct in the treatment of hypokalemia, lead poisoning and flouride poisoning.
Pregnancy:
This supplement is safe to use during pregnancy, however higher dosages should only be given when necessary.
Lactation:
This supplement is safe to use in lactating women.
Contraindications:
This supplement is contraindicated in patients who have hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (increased calcium levels in the urine), severe renal (kidney) failure, renal calculi (stones), galactosemia (galactose in the blood).
Precautions:
Patients should be cautious if they have renal (kidney) impairment, electrolyte imbalance in which case use of syrup is preferred over tablets. Do monitor blood and urinary calcium levels of the patient.
Adverse effects:
Diarrhea, nausea, flushes and hypotension are the commonly reported side effects after using supplement products.
FAQs
Indications:
Administration:
They are mostly used orally (through mouth). The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Consult your doctor before use.
Storage:
Please store at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). However, different medicine types may have different storage requirements. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Precautions:
The patients with renal (kidney) and heart problems, sarcoidosis (disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells), and bone tumors and disorders should be cautious. Please consult your doctor before use.
Side Effects:
The patients administered with this medicine may experience gas, constipation, and bloating.
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
The effects during pregnancy are undetermined; therefore, please consult your doctor before use. The effects in nursing females are undetermined; therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
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