Calcium D3 Sandoz Kautabl 500/1000 20 pcs

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What is Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 and when is it used?

Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 is a combination of calcium (in the form of calcium carbonate) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 is indicated as a calcium and vitamin D supplement in elderly people with calcium and vitamin D deficiency or at high risk of a deficiency (e.g. insufficient consumption of dairy products, insufficient exposure to the sun) and to support targeted osteoporosis treatment in patients with proven or high risk of simultaneous calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

What should be considered ?

One chewable tablet contains 0.4 g of usable carbohydrates.

When should Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 not be taken?

Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 should not be used if

• hypersensitivity to one of the active ingredients or to one of the - components according to the composition,
• abnormally increased amount of Calcium or phosphate in the blood (hypercalcaemia, hyperphosphataemia),increased excretion of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria),severe kidney disease, urinary or kidney stones,existing vitamin D treatment or treatment with vitamin D-like preparations (e.g. Calcitriol), increased vitamin D levels in the blood,Cancer of the bone marrow (plasmocytoma), bone metastasesOsteoporosis (brittle bones) after longer periods of inactivity,Longer periods of inactivity with high blood calcium levels or high calcium excretion in the urine.

The chewable tablets must not be used by patients with phenylketonuria because of the component aspartame

When is caution required when taking Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000?

Since Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 already contains vitamin D, any further vitamin D administration should only take place under medical supervision to avoid an overdose. In the case of prolonged treatment and/or mild renal insufficiency, it is recommended to have the amount of calcium excreted in the urine (calciuria) and blood calcium levels checked regularly. Depending on the result, your doctor may reduce or even stop treatment.

In the case of concomitant treatment with certain cardiovascular drugs, digitalis preparations (digoxin) or thiazide diuretics, administration of calcium in combination with vitamin D requires regular monitoring: you must consult your doctor or cardiologist. If you are being treated with a bisphosphonate (anti-osteoporosis medicine), sodium fluoride, estramustine (medicine to treat prostate cancer), orlistat (medicine to treat obesity), cholestyramine (cholesterol-lowering medicine), quinolones (certain antibiotics), thyroxine (thyroid medicine), iron preparations, preparations containing zinc or strontium or paraffin, before taking Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1 000 a time interval of at least 2 hours must be observed. In the case of oral treatment with tetracyclines (certain antibiotics), an interval of at least 3 hours should be observed before taking Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000. Tell your doctor if you are taking medication for epilepsy (phenytoin, barbiturates) or preparations similar to cortisone.Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 should not be taken at the same time as foods containing oxalic acid, phosphate or phytin, e.g. spinach, rhubarb, bran-containing or soy products. They can impede the absorption of calcium.If you suffer from a certain lung disease (sarcoidosis), you may only take Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 after consulting your doctor. Your doctor will monitor the calcium level in your blood and urine.If you suffer from immobilisation osteoporosis, there is an increased risk of developing hypercalcaemia (excessively high calcium concentrations in the blood).If you take large amounts of calcium for a long timeor high doses of vitamin D from food or medicines and at the same time easy-to-absorb basic substances (alkalis, e.g. bicarbonates, which are contained in medicines to bind gastric acid), a milk-alkali syndrome (calcium metabolism disorder) can occur with the risk of kidney damage. Concomitant use should be avoided at all costs.Patients with rare inherited fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency should not take this medicine.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other diseases, have allergies or are taking or using other medicines (even those you bought yourself!). .

Can Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 may only be taken during pregnancy and/or while breastfeeding if prescribed by a doctor. The dosage must be determined by the doctor.

How do you use calcium d3 sandoz 500/1000?

adults and older people:

If the doctor does not prescribe 1 chewing tablet daily (according to 500 mg CALC ium and 1000 iu vitamin d3). If indicated, your doctor can prescribe a dosage of 2 tablets.The duration of treatment and the dosage depend on the severity and type of disease to be treated, and are therefore determined by the doctor. The chewable tablets can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The chewable tablets are chewed and swallowed.Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 is not intended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. If you have forgotten one or more doses of Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000, do not double the following doses. If you take an overdose of Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000, the following symptoms may occur: nausea, vomiting, severe thirst, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness and tiredness. If you experience such symptoms, tell your doctor immediately, who will initiate the necessary measures.

Stick to the dosage given in the package insert or prescribed by the doctor.

If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can calcium D3 have? Sandoz 500/1000?

Constipation, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and upset stomach or diarrhea. Furthermore, skin rashes, hives, itching, hypersensitivity reactions, severe hypersensitivity reactions with swelling of the face, mouth, limbs (including drop in blood pressure and shock), swelling of the face, lips or tongue, etc. can occur.

If you notice such symptoms, inform your doctor.

Overdosing in connection with the intake of alkaline substances (e.g. agents to bind stomach acid) can cause a milk-alkaline syndrome (See under "When should you be careful when taking it?").If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be taken into account?

Store in the original packaging, at room temperature (15?25 °C) and out of the reach of children.The medicinal product may only be stored up to the end of the period marked "EX P» are used.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000 contain?

1 chewable tablet contains 1250 mg calcium carbonate (equivalent to 500 mg calcium), 1000 UI cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), acesulfame potassium (E950), aspartame (E951), vanillin, flavorings (orange flavor) and other excipients.

Approval number

65824 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Calcium D3 Sandoz 500/1000? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 20 and 120 chewable tablets. Orange flavor.

Authorization holder

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG, Risch; Domicile: Rotkreuz.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in June 2017.