Calcanate Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca carbonate

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of Ca deficiencies. Pregnancy, osteoporosis, chronic renal failure.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cap Prevention 1 cap tid. Treatment 1-2 cap tid. Max: 8 cap/day. Chronic renal failure 3-6 cap in divided doses. Tab 1 tab bid.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Take w/ meals for better absorption. Avoid taking w/ large amount of fibre-rich food.

Contraindications

Hypercalcemia; severe hypercalciuria.

Special Precautions

History of renal stone formation, bradycardia, arrhythmia, constipation.

Drug Interactions

May interfere w/ absorption of oral Fe, tetracyclines. Enhances cardiac effects of digitalis.

MIMS Class

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

Calcanate cap 625 mg

Packing/Price

500's

Form

Calcanate tab 1250 mg

Packing/Price

25 × 10's

Calcanate