Caltrate D400

Adult dose

Adults should take 1 tablet at a time, 1-2 times a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients with hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or sarcoidosis (an unknown cause systemic inflammatory disease), as well as individuals with renal disease. Additionally, individuals allergic to any components of this medicine, infants under 12 months old, patients with kidney stones, and patients with severe renal failure should avoid taking it. During treatment, it is important not to take medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids together with this medicine. Patients under treatment or pregnant, or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and young children should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. It is also necessary to consult a professional if there are issues with the heart or circulatory system, renal impairment, or hypoproteinemia. Additionally, patients taking cardiac glycosides, those with a history of kidney stones, or individuals allergic to Yellow No. 5 should be cautious. If nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occurs during the use of this medicine, it should be discontinued immediately, and a professional should be consulted. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms, hypernatremia, heart failure, and edema may occur, so caution is necessary. Long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia or kidney stones, requiring regular monitoring. There is also a risk of hyperkalemia when combined with certain diuretics, so caution is advised. It is important to adhere to the dosage instructions and avoid consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking the medicine. For storage, keep it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place, and tightly sealed. Avoid transferring the medicine to another container as it may compromise the quality and risk misuse.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• gastrointestinal symptoms
• hypernatremia

Drug interactions

This medicine should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, or levothyroxine. Additionally, if taken with cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medicine should be avoided when taking or just before and after consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea.

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature) to preserve the effectiveness of the medicine.

Appearance

Bright peach-colored capsule-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle