The role of calcium carbonate powder

Calcium carbonate is a relatively common drug. It has a good calcium supplement effect. It is very effective in preventing osteoporosis and preventing hand and foot cramps. For the elderly and children, if calcium deficiency occurs, they can use such drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. You should also understand some precautions when taking the medicine. You cannot drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and you cannot drink strong tea or coffee.

Calcium carbonate powder ingredients

The main ingredient of calcium carbonate tablets is 0.75 grams of calcium carbonate (equivalent to 0.3 grams of calcium). The excipients are starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethyl starch, protein sugar, polysorbate 80, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, diethyl phthalate, polyethylene glycol 6000, and castor oil.

The function of calcium carbonate powder is that this product is white tablets suitable for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency diseases, such as osteoporosis, tetany, bone dysplasia, rickets, as well as calcium supplementation for children, pregnant and lactating women, menopausal women and the elderly. Its specification model: 0.3g*48s, to be taken orally, 1-6 tablets a day, taken in divided doses after meals, stored in a sealed, dry place. It is packed in aluminum plastic, 48 pieces/box. Validity period: 24 months. Its approval number is H44024255, and the manufacturer is Zhuhai Special Economic Zone Biochemical Pharmaceutical Factory.

This medicine is not suitable for use with digitalis drugs. Drinking large amounts of alcohol and caffeinated beverages and smoking large amounts of cigarettes will inhibit the absorption of calcium supplements. Eating large amounts of fiber-rich foods can inhibit the absorption of calcium because calcium and cellulose combine to form compounds that are not easily absorbed. This product can be used with phenytoin sodium and tetracyclines, the absorption of the two will be reduced. Vitamin D, birth control pills, and estrogen can increase the absorption of calcium.

If this product is taken together with aluminum-containing antacids, the absorption of aluminum will increase. When it is used in combination with thiazide diuretics, hypercalcemia is likely to occur (due to increased reabsorption of calcium by the renal tubules). When it is used in combination with potassium-containing drugs, attention should be paid to the occurrence of arrhythmias. If used at the same time with other drugs, drug interactions may occur. Please consult a physician for details.

Precautions

1. Use with caution in patients with impaired heart and kidney function. 2. People who are allergic to this product are forbidden to use it, and those with allergic constitution should use it with caution. 3. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties change. 4. Please keep this product out of reach of children. 5. Children must use it under adult supervision. 6. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.