Chalktab Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 835 mg tab Ca carbonate 835 mg (equiv to Ca 334 mg). Per 1.25 g tab Ca carbonate 1,250 mg (equiv to Ca 500 mg). Per 1.5 g tab Ca carbonate 1,500 mg (equiv to Ca 600 mg)

Indications/Uses

Ca deficiency states which may occur in diseases eg, acute & chronic hypoparathyroidism, postmenopausal & senile osteoporosis, rickets & osteomalacia. Phosphate binder & maintain Ca balance in patients w/ chronic renal failure. Antacid. Hypocalcemia. Ca supplement in childn, pregnant, lactating, & postmenopausal women, & elderly.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Antacid 1-2 tab of 835 mg tab, or 1 tab of 1.25 g or 1.5 g tab. Administer all doses qid to 6 times daily. Hypocalcemia 1-2 tab of 835 mg, 1.25 g, or 1.5 g. Administer all doses bid. Chronic renal failure patients At least 1,000 mg elemental Ca daily (1-2 tab of 835 mg, 1.25 g, or 1.5 g tab tid to qid).

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Chronic renal failure: Take w/ meals. Hypocalcemia: Take after meals. Antacid: Take before meals.

Special Precautions

Periodically monitor serum Ca & phosphate.

Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants / Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AA04 - calcium carbonate ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Thai FDA Category

NDD

Presentation/Packing

Form

Chalktab tab 1,250 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 10's

Form

Chalktab tab 1,500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;50 × 10's

Form

Chalktab tab 835 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Chalktab

calcium carbonate

Manufacturer:

Charoon Bhesaj

Distributor:

Charoon Bhesaj