Calbo-C 1000 mg+327 mg+500 mg (Effervescent Tablet)

Indications

• Increased demand for Calcium and Vitamin-C
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Periods of rapid growth (childhood, adolescence)
• Old age
• Infectious disease
• Convalescence
• Calcium deficiency treatment
• Vitamin-C deficiency treatment
• Osteoporosis
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Postmenopausal problems
• Adjuvant in colds and influenza

Pharmacology

• Calcium deficiency remedy
• Vitamin-C deficiency remedy
• Essential component of the diet
• Powerful reducing agent
• Response of the body to stress
• Defense against infection

Dosage & Administration

• Dosage for Children 3-7 years
• Dosage for Adults & children above 7 years
• Effervescent tablet
• Dissolving in a glass of water before consumption

Interaction

• Potentially hazardous interactions with Digoxin, tetracycline, furosemide, pentagastrin
• Potentially hazardous interactions with Aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, nitrofurantion, conjugated estrogens, salfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol
• Potentially useful interactions with Vitamin-D, oxytocin and prostaglandins
• Enhances iron absorption

Contraindications

• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Vitamin-D overdosage
• Decalcifying tumors such as plasmocytoma, bone metastases
• Severe hypercalciuria
• Severe renal failure
• Hyperoxalauria
• Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• Iron overload
• Gastrointestinal tract upset

Side Effects

• Mild gastrointestinal disturbances
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Promotes the formation of calculi in the urinary tract

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No increase in teratogenic hazard to the fetus
• Safe during pregnancy and lactation
• Unlikely adverse effects on the neonate

Precautions & Warnings

• Mild hypercalciuria monitoring
• Impairment of renal function monitoring
• History of urinary concrements monitoring
• Avoid high doses of vitamin-D
• Citrate salts increase aluminum absorption
• Use with caution in severely impaired renal function patients
• Consider sugar content for diabetic patients

Overdose Effects

• Expected gastrointestinal disturbances

Therapeutic Class

• Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool & dry place
• Protect from heat, light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use

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