Calcium Unison Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca lactate

Indications/Uses

Treatment of chronic hypocalcemia; prophylaxis of Ca deficiency.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Prophylaxis of hypocalcemia Adult & adolescent 800-1,200 mg. Pregnant & breastfeeding mothers 1,200 mg. Childn 7-10 yr 800 mg, 4-6 yr 800 mg, birth-3 yr 400-800 mg.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Primary or secondary hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, renal calculi, risk of Ca exacerbation & sarcoidosis (may potentiate hypercalcemia). Consider risk-benefit: dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, chronic diarrhea & GI malabsorption, history of renal calculi, chronic renal impairment.

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Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Acute hypercalcemic syndrome (drowsiness, continuing nausea & vomiting, weakness), calcific renal calculi (difficult or painful urination).

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol or caffeine, Ca-channel blockers, other Ca-containing prep, oral Mg-containing prep, cellulose Na phosphate, OCs (estrogen-containing) or estrogens, thiazide diuretics, etidronate, gallium nitrate, milk or milk products, phenytoin, oral tetracyclines, vit A, vit D (calcifediol & calcitriol).

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AA05 - calcium lactate ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

OTC

Presentation/Packing

Form

Calcium Unison tab 300 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Calcium Unison

calcium lactate

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

R. Oasis