HardCal Chewable Tablets

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 years and older: 1 - 2 tablets once daily It should be dissolved or chewed in the mouth.

Child dose

Children aged 36 months and older - under 12 years: 1 tablet once daily It should be dissolved or chewed in the mouth.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with high levels of calcium in the blood, those with unknown causes of systemic inflammatory diseases, or those with kidney diseases. Additionally, individuals with allergic reactions to this medication or any of its components should avoid taking it. Infants under 12 months, kidney stone patients, and those with severe renal failure symptoms should also refrain from using this medication. During treatment, it is advisable not to take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids together with this medication. Children receiving medical treatment or those who are exposed to sunlight and have a normal diet, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and infants should consult with a professional before taking this medication. Patients with heart or circulatory problems, kidney disorders, hypoproteinemia, those on cardiac glycosides, and individuals with a history of kidney stones should also seek advice before use. If during use you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeats, or skin rashes, you should immediately stop taking the medication and consult a professional. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, and edema may occur, and long-term use may lead to elevated blood calcium levels and stone formation. Caution is especially needed if taken with certain diuretics due to the risk of increased potassium levels in the blood. It is important to strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and when giving this medication to children, supervision by a guardian is required. Teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, should be avoided before and after taking this medication. When storing, keep this medication in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place out of reach of children. Additionally, to prevent misuse and maintain quality, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, gastrointestinal symptoms due to overdose, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, and antacids. If used together with cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamteren, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided with teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, during or before and after taking it.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also important to store it in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

It is a white, round chewable tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets, 60 tablets/bottle