Cal Lactate 300 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Treatment of calcium deficiency in growing children
• Treatment of calcium deficiency in lactating and pregnant mothers
• Removal of symptoms associated with hypocalcemia
• Relief of symptoms such as paresthesia, muscle cramps, convulsion, dermatitis, etc.

Pharmacology

• Supplements dietary calcium
• Neutralizes gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease
• Sequesters phosphorus in the intestine to reduce total body phosphate accumulation
• Reduces serum phosphate concentration to ensure deposition of calcium phosphate in bone and soft tissue

Dosage & Administration

• 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) daily for adults including elderly
• 1 tablet (300 mg) daily for children over 3 years
• 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily for pregnant women during third trimester and lactation

Interaction

• May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers
• Potential adverse events with concurrent administration of IV calcium salt and cardiac glycosides
• Increased risk of hypercalcemia when used with thiazide diuretics
• May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride, and zinc

Contraindications

• Not for patients with hypercalcemia associated with sarcoidosis
• Not for patients with bone metastasis of neoplastic Process

Side Effects

• Potential gastrointestinal irritation
• Rare occurrence of constipation

Precautions & Warnings

• Caution in patients with impaired renal function
• Caution in patients with cardiac disease
• Caution in patients with sarcoidosis

Therapeutic Class

• Minerals in bone formation
• Specific mineral preparations

Storage Conditions

• Keep below 30°C temperature
• Keep away from light and moisture
• Keep out of the reach of children

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