Kidcal 250 (Strip of 10)

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Pack size: Strip of 10 Tablets | Price is for the whole Strip

Generic: Calcium Carbonate

Form: Tablet 250mg

Indication

Heartburn, Indigestion, Calcium deficiency, Hypocalcaemia, Hyperphosphatemia, Calcium supplement, Stomach upset

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Take w/ meals for better absorption. Avoid taking w/ large amount of fibre-rich food.

Adult Dose

Adult: PO Hyperacidity: Take 1-2 tab as needed, up to a max of 16 tab/day. May suck or chew tablets. Hyperphosphataemia in chronic renal failure Initial: 2.5 g/day, up to 17 g/day in divided doses.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <25 Dosage adjustments may be needed depending on serum calcium levels.

Contraindication

Patients with Ca renal calculi or history of renal calculi; hypercalcaemia; hypophosphataemia. Patients with suspected digoxin toxicity.

Mode of Action

Calcium carbonate can neutralise gastric acid rapidly and effectively. However, it may adversely activate Ca dependent processes, leading to secretion of gastric and hydrochloric acid. It can induce rebound acid secretion and, prolonged high doses may cause hypercalcemia, alkalosis and milk-alkali syndrome.