Chalkcap

Chalkcap

calcium carbonate

Manufacturer:

Charoon Bhesaj

Distributor:

Charoon Bhesaj
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 835 mg cap Ca carbonate 835 mg (equiv to Ca 334 mg). Per 1,000 mg tab Ca carbonate 1,000 mg (equiv to Ca 400 mg)
Indications/Uses
Ca deficiency states. Phosphate binder & maintains Ca balance in patients w/ chronic renal failure. Antacid. Hypocalcemia. Ca supplement in childn, pregnant, lactating & postmenopausal women, & elderly.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Antacid 1-2 cap of 835-mg cap qid to 6 times daily or 1,000 mg tab qid to 6 times daily. Hypocalcemia 1-2 cap of 835-mg cap bid or 1,000 mg tab bid. Chronic renal failure patients At least 1,000 mg elemental Ca daily (1-2 cap of 835-mg cap tid to qid or 1,000 mg tab tid to qid).
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 levels.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Chalkcap cap 835 mg
Packing/Price
100 × 10's
Form
Chalkcap tab 1000 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;50 × 10's
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