Calpeon Tablet

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once daily

Child dose

Children aged 8 years and older: Take 1 tablet once daily

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), or those with kidney disease. Additionally, those who are allergic to this medication or ingredients contained in it, babies under 12 months of age, kidney stone patients, and individuals with severe renal failure should also avoid it. While taking this medication, it is important not to concurrently take phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Individuals under 1 year of age, those currently receiving treatment, children exposed to lots of sunlight, pregnant women or those likely to become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and infants must consult with a physician or pharmacist before taking this medication. Especially, if a pregnant woman takes this medication, vitamin D may be secreted in breast milk, leading to hypercalcemia in the infant, so caution is needed. Patients with heart or circulatory problems, renal impairment, hypoproteinemia, those on cardiac glycosides, and individuals with a history of kidney stones should also consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. This medication contains a dye called tartrazine, for which individuals allergic to this component should take caution. If experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypotension, flushing of the face, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash while taking, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Overdose may result in gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, heart failure, edema, and long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia or calculi. Caution is especially needed if taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene due to the risk of hyperkalemia. Follow the prescribed dosage carefully, and administer to children under the supervision of a guardian, and it is advisable to avoid consuming tannins contained in beverages like green tea or black tea before and after taking this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. For quality maintenance, do not transfer to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• hypotension
• facial flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• gastrointestinal symptoms
• hypernatremia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline derivatives, or antacids. Additionally, if taking cardiac glycosides or aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene, consult with a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Green rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle