Calmak Forte Soft Capsule

Adult dose

For individuals aged 12 years and older and adults, take 1 capsule once a day.

Child dose

Dosage for children under 12 years is not specified separately.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, or those with kidney diseases. Additionally, individuals who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, infants under 12 months, calcium stone patients, severe renal failure patients, and those allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should also avoid taking this medication. When taking this medication, do not take it concurrently with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics such as oral tetracyclines, and antacids. Women who are undergoing treatment, pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding individuals, and those with heart or circulatory diseases and impaired renal function should consult a professional before taking this medication. Additionally, caution is advised for those taking cardiac glycosides, with a history of kidney stones, or having metabolic issues such as hyperlipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis. This medication contains the colorant Yellow No. 5; therefore, individuals with allergies to this component should take it cautiously. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing of the face, irregular heartbeats, and skin rashes occur during usage, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a professional. Overdosage may cause gastrointestinal disorders, increased blood sodium, heart failure, edema, etc., so caution is required. Long-term use may result in hypercalcemia or stone formation; hence, regular check-ups are necessary. Furthermore, taking this medication with certain diuretics can dangerously elevate blood potassium levels, and caution is necessary. Always adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and it is advisable to avoid tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea before and after taking this medication. Patients with metabolic issues should monitor their blood lipid levels and adjust the dosage accordingly. Store this medication out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. Additionally, it is vital not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Heart contraction failure (cardiac arrest) may be classified as a serious neurological symptom.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, red spots, heart contraction failure (cardiac arrest), CNS function decline, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema (swelling), hypercalcemia, stone disease, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if using cardiac glycosides, aldosterone antagonists, triamterene, or intravenous lipid preparations.

Food interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Dark brown oblong soft capsule containing a milky white fat-soluble content

Package unit

60 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*6), 120 capsules (10 capsules/PTP*12)