Calton Tablet
Calcium Lactate
300mg
Salton Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 100'pack |
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| Retail Price | 0.29 AED |
Indications
Calton Tablet is used for:
Calcium supplement, Calcium deficiencies, Osteoporosis, Rickets, Osteomalacia
Adult Dose
Adult:
PO
19-50 yr: 1,000 mg elemental Ca/day and
>50 yr: 1,200 mg elemental Ca/day.
Adults: 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) daily
Pregnant women: 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily.
Duration: During the third trimester and lactation.
Child Dose
Children over 3 years: 1 tablet (300 mg) daily
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended);
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.
Precautions
Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis.
Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides.
Increased risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D.
Caution when used in patients with a history of kidney stones.
Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimize calcium absorption.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers.
Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events.
Increased risk of hypercalcemia when used with thiazide diuretics.
May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calcium Lactate :
GI discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.
Mechanism of Action
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.
Note
Calton 300mg Tablet manufactured by Salton Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Calcium Lactate. Calton is availble in Bangladesh.
Farmaco BD drug index information on Calton Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.