Cal Lactate Tablet

Calcium supplement, Calcium deficiencies, Osteoporosis, Rickets, Osteomalacia

Adult: PO 19-50 yr: 1,000 mg elemental Ca/day and >50 yr: 1,200 mg elemental Ca/day. Adults: 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) daily Pregnant women: 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily. Duration: During the third trimester and lactation.

Children over 3 years: 1 tablet (300 mg) daily

Renal impairment (frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended);

Elderly: 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) daily

Should be taken with food.

Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.

Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D. Caution when used in patients with a history of kidney stones. Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimize calcium absorption.

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May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers. Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events. Increased risk of hypercalcemia when used with thiazide diuretics. May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.

GI discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.

Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.

Cal Lactate 300 mg Tablet manufactured by Union Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Calcium Lactate.