Calcium Sandoz: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

Calcium Sandoz what medicine?

Calcium Sandoz is a calcium supplement that is used to treat low calcium levels in your body.

This supplement helps reduce or stop calcium loss in osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), treat those who don't get enough calcium through food, and treat babies with low calcium levels.

This supplement may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How do you use Calcium Sandoz?

Since this supplement is available in 2 different forms, you can use it differently. Here are the rules for using this drug:

Calcium Sandoz effervescent tablets

The tablet must be completely dissolved in a glass full of water and the resulting solution must be consumed immediately.

Calcium Sandoz syrup

Calcium Sandoz syrup should be taken by mouth either directly or after being mixed with BP syrup. If mixed it must be consumed within 14 days.

For newborns, the syrup can be mixed with the first milk (a small portion).

Ask your doctor any questions you have about how to take this drug.

How to store supplements?

Sandoz Calcium is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Dose

The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this supplement.

What is the dosage of Calcium Sandoz for adults?

The following is the recommended dosage for adults:

Common dosage of Calcium Sandoz syrup:

• Osteoporosis: the typical dosage is 11 to 15 spoons of 5ml per day.
• Low calcium levels: the typical dosage is 3 to 15 spoons of 5ml per day.

Common dosage of Calcium Sandoz effervescent tablets:

• For conditions caused by a lack of calcium, the typical dosage is between 2 and 5 tablets per day.
• To prevent bone damage caused by osteoporosis, a dose of 1 to 3 tablets is required per day.
• As a calcium supplement in your diet, the dosage is up to 3 tablets per day.

What is the dosage of Calcium Sandoz for children?

The following is the recommended dosage for children:

Common dosage of Calcium Sandoz syrup:

• Low calcium levels: the usual dose is 6-9 spoons of 5ml per day
• Low calcium level in newborns: 1.85ml of syrup per kg of body weight per day
• Low-calcium foods: Typical dosage is 2-6 spoons of 5ml per day

Common dosage of Calcium Sandoz effervescent tablets:

• 6 to 10 years: 1 tablet per day (500 mg per day)
• Over 10 years: 2 tablets per day (1 g per day)

In what forms is this supplement available?

This supplement is available in the following dosages and strengths:

• Calcium Sandoz 500mg effervescent tablet
• Calcium Sandoz syrup is available in 300ml bottles

Warning

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What should I pay attention to before using Calcium Sandoz?

Here are a few things you need to consider before using this supplement:

Medicines and health conditions

Before taking this supplement, make sure you tell your doctor about any medications you are currently taking. This is important to prevent interactions, drug poisoning, and dangerous side effects.

In addition to medicines, also inform your doctor or medical personnel about the disease or health condition that you are currently suffering from. This supplement has the potential to trigger interactions with certain health conditions.

Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially if you are in the last month of pregnancy, you are planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using Calcium Sandoz, contact your doctor immediately.

Allergy history

You also need to inform your doctor if you have a history of allergies to calcium or other ingredients in this medicine. More detailed information is in the brochure.

Is this supplement safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Calcium Sandoz syrup and effervescent tablets can be consumed in patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

However, according to MIMS, this drug belongs to the pregnancy risk category C based on the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) standards in America, which are equivalent to the BPOM in Indonesia.

This means that the drug has shown dangerous effects when tested on animals. However, no studies have shown any effect on human fetuses.

Always consult your doctor before taking this supplement if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Calcium Sandoz?

This list is not a complete list of the side effects that can occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

This supplement can cause side effects such as:

• Allergic drug reactions: rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
• Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, angina, skin rash, and itching, high concentrations of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) or urine (hypercalciuria)

Drug Interactions

What medicines should not be taken with Calcium Sandoz?

Calcium Sandoz drug interactions may occur, depending on what drugs you are taking.

To avoid any drug reactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you take (including prescription and non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist.

For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

The following are some of the interactions that can occur when taking this supplement with other drugs:

• Vitamin D
• Heart medications such as digoxin and cardiac glycosides
• Tetracycline antibiotics
• Thiazide diuretics (water tablets)
• Bisphosphonates and sodium fluoride (drugs used to treat bone disorders)

Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Calcium Sandoz?

This supplement may interact with food or alcohol by changing how medications work or increasing the risk of serious side effects.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about food or alcohol that could potentially cause drug interactions.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

It is very important to carry a written list of all the prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking in an emergency.

What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?

If you forget a dose of Calcium Sandoz, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.