Indication
Cal-C-Forte® is used:
- When the Calcium and Vitamin C requirements are increased, e.g.: during pregnancy, nursing, child hood, Puberty and in old age.
- To maintain the body’s defenses in the event of colds and influenza; during convalescence.
Composition
Each sachet of Cal-C-Forte® contains :
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 1000 mg
- Calcium carbonate 1000 mg
Dosage
- Adults and school children: one sachet daily.
- Children aged 3 -7 years: ½ a sachet daily.
*If you have the impression that the medicine is acting too weakly or strongly, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
¤ The content of one sachet to be added to a half glass of water and taken immedieaitly after effervescing.
- Cal-C-Forte® contains calcium carbonate and vitamin C.
- Calcium is important for bones, nervous system,muscles, immune system, heart and circulation. Under certain circumstances, the normal supply of calcium is insufficient to cover the daily requirements.
- Vitamin C plays a capital role in the formulation of bones, teeth and connective tissue, and in maintaining the natural defenses of body against cold and influenza. During normal times, the daily Vitamin C requirements are covered by a balanced diet. A supplementary supply of Vitamin C is justified during periods of increased requirements.
Each sachet of Cal-C-Forte® contains :
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 1000 mg
- Calcium carbonate 1000 mg
Cal-C-Forte® is used:
- When the Calcium and Vitamin C requirements are increased, e.g.: during pregnancy, nursing, child hood, Puberty and in old age.
- To maintain the body’s defenses in the event of colds and influenza; during convalescence.
Cal-C-Forte® is contraindicated in:
- The case of hypersensitivity to any APIs of the medicine;
- The case of increased levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia);
- The case of increased in urinary calcium excretion(severe hypercalciuria);
- And in the case of severe impairment of kidney function (severe renal failure).
- Cal-C-Forte® can be used during pregnancy and lactation, under the agreement of a doctor.
- Cal-C-Forte® can cause mild digestive upsets such as bloating and flatulence have been observed during treatment in rare cases.
- Adults and school children: one sachet daily.
- Children aged 3 -7 years: ½ a sachet daily.
*If you have the impression that the medicine is acting too weakly or strongly, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
¤ The content of one sachet to be added to a half glass of water and taken immedieaitly after effervescing.
¤ Patients on a low- salt diet must take into account that Cal-C-Forte® Contains large amount of sodium bicarbonate.
¤ Prolonged treatment with large doses of Cal-C-Forte® may promote the formation of kidney stones (especially if not drinking enough water).
¤ Unless prescribed otherwise by your doctor, do not take vitamin D during treatment with Cal-C-Forte®.
¤ If you are taking Cal-C-Forte® with tetracycline,an interval of at least 3 hours must be kept between the doses of two medicines.
¤ Please tell your doctor or your pharmacist if :
- You are suffering from another illness.
- You are allergic.
- You are already taking other medicines.
¤ In diabetics, Vitamin C may perturb the analysis of sugar in the urine: So diabetics are advised to interrupt medication with Vitamin C for several days before this analysis.
- Pack of 10 sachets.
- Store in a dry place, at a temperature below 25 °C.