Caltrate Advance Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cholecalciferol (vit D₃) 500 IU, Ca 600 mg (as Ca carbonate 1.5 g), Mg 50 mg (as Mg oxide 82.9 mg), Zn 7.5 mg (as Zn oxide 9.34 mg), Mn 1.75 mg (as Mn sulfate monohydrate 5.39 mg), Cu 500 mcg (as cupric sulfate anhydrous 1.26 mg)

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of osteoporosis; Ca & vit D deficiency states.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Renal insufficiency.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ kidney disease or had kidney stones; stomach or digestion problems eg, on-going diarrhea, not absorbing nutrients properly, or not having enough acid in the stomach. Monitor blood regularly if using a large amount of Ca or in long-term use. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Ca/vit D: Abdominal distension/pain, constipation, diarrhea, excessive burping, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria & nephrolithiasis.

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Drug Interactions

Avoid smoking cigarettes or cigars & drinking large amounts of alcohol or caffeine (eg, >8 cups of coffee). Ca: Phenytoin, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline, minocycline), fluoroquinolones & levothyroxine. High-fiber meal (eg, bran, whole-grain cereal or bread, fresh fruits).

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Vitamins &/or Minerals

ATC Classification

A12AA20 - calcium (different salts in combination) ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Caltrate Advance FC tab

Packing/Price

100's;30's;60's

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Manufacturer:

Haleon

Distributor:

Haleon