QALSAN Novartis

QALSAN Novartis

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Drug Category: Calcium supplement.

Generic Name: Calcium carbonate.

Contents: Chewable Tabs: Cacium carbonate USP 1250mg (500mg elemental calcium); sugar free (contains aspartame).

Indications: Raised calcium requirements, e.g. during pregnancy, lactation, children and adoles­cents at times of rapid growth. Inadequate intake of calcium in diet. Osteoporosis. As a supplement to vit D in treatment of rickets and osteomalacia. Latent tetany.

Dosage: Adults & Children: As a supplement to diet 1 tab daily. The dosage may be increased when there is higher demand for calcium e.g. pregnancy, lactation etc.

Contra-ind: Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, se­vere renal failure, renal calculi, galactosaemia.

Precautions: In renal impairment, electrolyte imbal­ance, monitor blood and urinary calcium levels.

Interactions: Cardiac glycosides (inj. only), thia-zides, tetracyclines.

Adverse effects: Diarrhoea.