Indications
- During childhood, pregnancy &
lactation to overcome the increased demand for calcium.
-Osteomalacia, rickets, post-menopausal& senile
osteoporosis.
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Cases of excessive loss or reduced absorption of calcium such as in prolonged
treatment with corticosteroids, in cases of gastrectomy & in
hypoparathyroidism.
- Renal osteodystrophy.
- Chronic renal failure.
Side effects:
Minor
gastrointestinal disturbance rarely occurs.
Contraindications:
Hypercalcaemia,
hypercalciuria , calcium renal calculi.
Precautions:
In patients prone to formation
of renal calculi it is advised to increase the fluid intake.
- Caution should
be taken in patients who complain from hypertension, heart failure,
renal diseases, oedema and all cases that need salt restriction.
Dosage:
Adults 1 - 2 sachets daily.