Caltrate Plus D 500 Tablets

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be taken by individuals with high blood calcium levels, certain systemic inflammatory diseases, or kidney disease. Also, those allergic to this medication or its ingredients, infants under 12 months, patients with Wilson's disease, patients with kidney stones, and patients with severe renal failure should avoid taking it. It should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Patients under medical treatment or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, individuals with heart or kidney function issues, patients with hypoproteinemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, patients with liver or gallbladder diseases, or a history of kidney stones should consult a professional before taking this medication. Furthermore, this medication contains a pigment called Tartrazine, so caution is needed for individuals allergic to this ingredient. If any unusual symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, irregular heartbeat, or stupor occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Overdose may lead to gastrointestinal disorders, edema, heart problems, etc., so caution is advised. Prolonged use may result in hypercalcemia or stones, so care is necessary. It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and it is advisable to avoid consuming tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea before or after taking this medication. Store this medication out of the reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, and keep it in a tightly sealed container in a cool place with low humidity. Additionally, it is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypotension, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, upper abdominal pain, stupor, red spots, cardiac arrest, central nervous system function reduction, gastrointestinal disorders, digestive disturbances, pulmonary edema, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, hypercalcemia, nephrolithiasis, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline agents, or antacids. Also, if taken together with cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided with tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea while taking or before and after use.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air from entering, preferably at room temperature, neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

Oval film-coated tablet of pale yellow color

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets (60 tablets/bottle X 2)