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Calpeon Semi Tablet

Prevention of poor bone development and rickets during pregnancy, lactation, developmental stage, and old age.

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Efficacy & effects
Prevention of poor bone development and rickets during pregnancy, lactation, developmental stage, and old age.
Adult dosage
Adults: Take 1-2 tablets once daily.
Ingredients
Calcium Citrate Hydrate / Concentrated Cholecalciferol
Rx / OTC
OTC medication
Appearance
Brownish-yellow round film-coated tablet

Efficacy & effects

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for pregnant and lactating women, growing children, and elderly individuals. During these periods, a deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to problems with bone and dental health, making adequate supplementation important. Additionally, Vitamin D helps ensure proper development of bones and teeth and plays a role in preventing bone diseases such as rickets. Therefore, Vitamin D is used to maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Dosage

Adults: Take 1-2 tablets once daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by individuals with hypercalcemia, unknown systemic inflammatory diseases, or kidney problems. People with allergies to this medication or its components, infants under 12 months, those with kidney stones, and patients with severe renal failure should also avoid it. During treatment, it is advisable not to take drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, and antacids concurrently. Women undergoing treatment, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and lactating women should definitely consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Those with heart or circulatory issues, kidney disorders, hypoalbuminemia, those on cardiac glycosides, and those with a history of kidney stones should also consult a doctor. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rashes occur during treatment, immediate discontinuation and consultation with a professional is necessary. Additionally, excessive doses can lead to gastrointestinal disturbances, edema, and symptoms of heart failure, while long-term use may cause hypercalcemia and stones, which requires caution. In particular, taking this medication with certain diuretics can increase blood potassium levels, so caution is advised. The prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly followed, and it is recommended to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and kept sealed in a dry and cool place. It is also important to avoid transferring the medication to another container to maintain its quality.

Side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, hypercalcemia, calculus, hyperkalemia

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