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Calcebone

Calcebone

Manufacturer:

Nurturemed

Distributor:

Nurturemed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ca ascorbate 150 mg, Ca monohydrogen phosphate 500 mg
Indications/Uses
Ca supplement during pregnancy, lactation, & skeletal disorders.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Hypercalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypoparathyroidism.
Special Precautions
Avoid in patients w/ Ca renal stones or history of kidney stones. Dose spacing of at least 3 hr if used w/ fluoroquinolones & tetracyclines. Monitor plasma Ca conc when used w/ vit D & thiazide diuretics due to increased risk of hypercalcemia. Patients w/ renal impairment.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances or constipation. Hypercalcemia (excessive amounts).
Drug Interactions
Increased GI absorption w/ vit D. Decreased Ca urinary excretion w/ thiazide diuretics. Decreased absorption of Fe from Fe sulfate. Decreased estramustine absorption. Reduced intestinal absorption w/ fluoroquinolones & tetracycline. Reduced efficacy of levothyroxine.
MIMS Class
Calcium/with Vitamins
ATC Classification
A12AA20 - calcium (different salts in combination) ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Calcebone FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P625/box, P6.25/film-coated tab)
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