Dicalcim Tablets

Adult dose

Persons aged 8 years or older and adults should take 1 tablet once a day.

Child dose

Children aged 8 years or older should take 1 tablet once a day.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin), or renal disease. Additionally, individuals with an allergy to this medication or its ingredients, infants under 12 months, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should not use this medication. This product contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or genetic conditions affecting glucose-galactose absorption should also avoid it. During the use of this medication, it is advisable to avoid taking phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, and antacids concurrently. Infants under 1 year, individuals under medical treatment, children receiving ample sunlight and normal nutrition, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, premature infants, and infants should consult a specialist before taking this medication. Individuals with heart or circulatory issues, reduced kidney function, hypoproteinemia, those taking cardiac glycosides, or with a history of kidney stones should also consult a specialist before use. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, low blood pressure, flushing, irregular heartbeat, or skin rash occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a specialist. Furthermore, excessive dosage may lead to gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, heart failure, and edema, so caution is necessary. Long-term use may lead to hypercalcemia or stone formation, and special care should be taken particularly when used together with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene due to the risk of elevated potassium levels in the blood. The dosage must be strictly followed, and children should take it under the supervision of a guardian. It is recommended to avoid tea containing tannins such as green tea and black tea before and after taking this medication. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. To maintain quality, it is best not to transfer it to another container.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• low blood pressure
• flushing
• irregular heartbeat
• skin rash
• hypernatremia
• congestive heart failure

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, or antacids. Additionally, if taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is required.

Food interactions

Teas containing tannins, such as green tea and black tea, should be avoided during or before and after taking this medication.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Green oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle