Product Description:

• 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.

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