Composition
Powder: Per Sachet: Calcium lactate gluconate1000 mg, vit C 500 mg, calcium carbonate 327 mg.Susp: Per 5 ml: Calcium glubionate 129.5 mg, Vits B1 1 mg, B6 1.5 mg, B12 3 mcg, nicotinamide 15 m
Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis & treatment of calcium deficiency, increased mineral requirement in pregnancy, lactation, osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, latent tetany: Susp: Adults: 45 ml (3 tbsp) daily in divided doses 75 ml daily. Children up to 3 yrs: 10-25 ml (2-5 tsp) daily in divided doses; 4-12yrs: 30-45 ml (2-3 tbsp) daily in divided doses. Powder Sachet: Adults:1 sachet mixed in a glass of water, once or twice a day.
Contraindications
Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, severe renal failure, renal calculi, galactosaemia.
Precautions
Renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, use syrup in preference to tab. Monitor blood and urinary calcium levels.
Interactions
Cardiac glycosides (inj only), thiazides, tetracyclines, fluoride, calcium channel blockers, vit D.
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, flushes.