Calcitone Tablet is used for Osteoporosis, Rickets, Hypoparathyroidism and other conditions.Calcitone Tabletmay also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indicated for the treatment of calcium deficiency states as a therapeutic supplement in pregnancy, lactation
Calcitone Tablet works by increasing the availability of calcium for absorption.
How To Use:
Adults including elderly: 1-2 tablets (300-600mg) daily.
Pregnant women: (During the third trimester and also during lactation) 3-4 tablets (0.9-1.2g) daily.
Children over 3 years: One tablet (300mg) daily.
For oral administration.
Cautions & Warnings:
Calcium Lactate Tablets BP should not be taken for long periods without medical advice.
Careful monitoring of blood levels and urinary calcium excretion is necessary, particularly when high dose calcium therapy has been used, especially in children.
Treatment should be suspended if calcium blood levels exceed 2.625-2.75mmol/litre (105-110mg/litre) or if urinary calcium excretion exceeds 5mg/kg.
Calcium salts should be administered with care to infants with hypokalaemia, as elevation of serum calcium levels may further reduce serum potassium levels.
Calcium salts should be administered with caution to patients with impaired renal function, cardiac disease, or sarcoidosis.
