Properties
What is it?
Before using the preparation, it is necessary to read the instructions for use carefully, as it contains important information for the patient. Composition: The active ingredient is calcium carbonate (500mg calcium equivalent). Excipients: Mannitol, talc, citric acid anhydrous, sorbitol, sodium cyclamate, flavoring (orange), flavoring (mandarin), magnesium stearate, povidone. Indication: Body-Calcin is chewable tablets containing calcium, which is an important substance for bone formation. Body-Calcin is used for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency and as an adjunct in the specific therapy of osteoporosis. Body-Calcin is also used as a phosphate binder in patients with high phosphate levels in the blood. Contraindication: Body-Calcin should not be taken: If the patient is allergic to calcium or any other ingredient of this preparation. If there is an excess of calcium in the blood or urine. If there are kidney stones. Warnings and precautions: Before taking Body-Calcin, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If the patient is taking diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure or swelling) or cardiac glycosides (used to treat heart diseases). If there is an excess of calcium in the blood or signs of kidney dysfunction, or if there have been kidney stones in the past. If taking high doses of calcium and also using products containing vitamin D. If taking high doses of calcium and also using preparations that reduce stomach acidity, such as antacids. Other medicines and Body-Calcin: You should inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking or have recently taken any other medicines. Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations taken at the same time. Therefore, tetracycline preparations should be taken two hours before or four to six hours after taking Body-Calcin. Preparations containing bisphosphonates should be taken at least one hour before taking Body-Calcin. Calcium may reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine. Therefore, levothyroxine should be taken at least four hours before or at least four hours after taking Body-Calcin. The effect of quinolone antibiotics may be reduced when taken with calcium. Quinolone antibiotics should be taken two hours before or six hours after taking Body-Calcin. Calcium salts may reduce the absorption of iron, zinc, and strontium ranelate. Accordingly, preparations of iron, zinc, or strontium ranelate should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Body-Calcin. Other medicines that may affect Body-Calcin or be affected by Body-Calcin: thiazide diuretics and cardiac glycosides. If the patient is taking any of the above-mentioned medicines, the doctor will give additional instructions. Taking the preparation with food and drink: Body-Calcin can be taken with or without food and drink. Pregnancy and lactation: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. During pregnancy, up to 2500mg of calcium per day can be taken (including food and supplements). If you are pregnant, Body-Calcin can be taken in case of calcium deficiency. Body-Calcin can be used during lactation. Calcium passes into breast milk