Sandoz, Calcium Sandoz forte, 20

CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte is a rich source of calcium, which is a basic mineral necessary for building and proper functioning of bones.   

ACTION:

Calcium contained in CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte is absorbed in the small intestine and distributed with blood throughout the body. Calcium plays an important role in the functioning of organs. It is essential in the processes of efficient functioning of nerves, muscles and the heart, as well as proper blood clotting. Additionally, calcium also mediates the proper functioning of hormones. In order to fulfill these functions, it must be delivered to the tissues in the appropriate concentration. 

INDICATIONS:

CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte is indicated for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency and can be used together with other preparations to prevent and treat a condition called osteoporosis (weakening of bones).

CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte can also be used together with vitamin D3 in the treatment of rickets (softening of growing bones in children) and osteomalacia (softening of bones in adults). 

DOSAGE:

As with all medicines, please read the following information carefully to ensure that CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte is used correctly.  

Children: one effervescent tablet (single dose) once or twice daily (equivalent to 500-1000 mg calcium).

Adults: one effervescent tablet (one dose) once, twice or three times daily (equivalent to 500-1500 mg calcium)

The effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water (approximately 200 ml) and drunk immediately after dissolving. The tablet should not be swallowed or chewed. 

COMPOSITION:

The active substances of the drug are calcium lactogluconate and calcium carbonate.

One 500 mg tablet contains 1132 mg of calcium lactogluconate and 875 mg of calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500 mg of calcium).

The other ingredients are: anhydrous citric acid, orange flavour [contains: benzyl alcohol, glucose, sorbitol (E 420) and sulphur dioxide (E 220)], aspartame (E 951), macrogol 6000 and sodium hydrogen carbonate 

WARNINGS:

If you have kidney disease, you should only take this medicine after consulting your doctor. Especially if you are taking medicines containing aluminum.

Do not use medicines containing vitamin D concomitantly with CALCIUM-SANDOZ Forte without consulting a doctor.    

Before use, read the leaflet enclosed in the package or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as any preparation used improperly may pose a threat to your life or health.