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GenericCalcium Lactate

Strength300 mg

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Medicine Description

INDICATIONS

Calcium Lactate is used mainly in the treatment of calcium deficiency which is most frequently occurred in glowing children, lactating and pregnant mothers. It is especially useful to remove symptoms associated with hypocalcemia such as paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, muscle cramps, increased muscle excitability leading to tetany, convulsion, mental changes, dermatitis and ECG changes.

PHARMACOLOGY

This preparation has three main actions: It supplements dietary calcium, neutralizes gastric acid in peptic - cures disease and sequesters phosphorus in the intestine to reduce the total body phosphate accumulation in chronic renal future. Calcium Lactate neutralizes gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease and gives supplementary dietary calcium by reducing serum phosphate concentration which ultimately ensures the deposition of calcium phosphate in bone and soft tissue.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Adults including elderly: 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) dailyChildren over 3 years: 1 tablet (300 mg) dailyPregnant women: 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily. Duration: During third trimester and lactation.

INTERACTION

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 hypercalcaemia when used with thiazide diuretics. May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.