Kidcal Plus Chewable Tablet

Adult dose

12 years and older and adults: Take 2 tablets twice a day. Dissolve in the mouth or chew after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 36 months to under 12 years: Take 1 tablet twice a day. Dissolve in the mouth or chew after meals.

Care should be taken as administering more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A daily to women in the first three months of pregnancy or those capable of becoming pregnant may pose a risk of congenital malformations. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), kidney disease, kidney stone sufferers, and severe renal impairment should not take this medication. Those with allergic reactions to the ingredients in this medication, infants under 12 months, and patients with genetic lactose intolerance should also avoid taking this medication. During treatment with this medication, it is advised not to take it with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics, antacids, or levodopa. Infants under 1 year, currently treated patients, children exposed to a lot of sunlight with normal diet, patients with hyperoxaluria, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and patients with cardiovascular or renal dysfunction should consult a healthcare professional before intake. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, skin itching, joint swelling, diarrhea, rash, hypotension, arrhythmia, or central nervous system issues occur during the course of treatment, immediate discontinuation and consultation with a physician is necessary. Particularly in women, menstrual irregularities or prolonged bleeding may occur, and the risk of thrombosis may increase when taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, which requires caution. Prolonged high-dose intake may lead to tolerance, and taking it with certain vitamins could result in neurological issues, hematological abnormalities, or liver damage. This medication must be taken exactly as prescribed, and supervision by a guardian is necessary when given to children. During intake, beverages containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, should be avoided, and caution is advised before and after tests as it may affect urine test results. Storage should be in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, in a container that prevents light exposure, and it should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

• Skin rash
• swelling
• hypotension
• irregular heartbeat
• decreased contraction
• central nervous system dysfunction
• pulmonary edema

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, itching, dry and rough skin, painful joint swelling, diarrhea, discomfort in the stomach, constipation, rash, erythema, loose stool, hypotension, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, red spots, decreased contraction, central nervous system dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive problems, upper abdominal pain, pulmonary edema, menstrual onset earlier than expected or increased volume, prolonged bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, soft

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracyclines, antacids, or levodopa. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if taking with estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, anti-aldosterone agents, trimethoprim, or cardiac glycosides.

Food interactions

Avoid tea containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, during and before and after taking this medication.

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. To maintain the drug's effectiveness, it should be stored at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to light yellow round tablet

Package unit

120 tablets/bottle, 240 tablets/box [120 tablets/bottle × 2]