About Kalcipos 500mg Tablets
Calcium supplement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency
- Supplementation when dietary calcium is insufficient
- Supportive treatment of osteoporosis
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,500 mg elemental calcium daily, in divided doses; dose depends on need and diet.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age and need; specialist guidance is required.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Bloating or abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
- High blood calcium with excessive use
Important warnings
- Use caution with kidney disease or kidney stones.
- Excessive intake can cause high blood calcium and kidney problems.
- Separate from medicines whose absorption calcium can reduce.
- Check total calcium intake from food and other supplements.
Pregnancy
Calcium can be used during pregnancy when needed; avoid excessive total intake.
Breastfeeding
Calcium can be used while breastfeeding when needed; avoid excessive total intake.
Interactions
- Levothyroxine: calcium can reduce absorption; separate doses.
- Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics: calcium can reduce absorption.
- Bisphosphonates: calcium can reduce absorption; separate doses.
- Thiazide diuretics or digoxin: risk of high blood calcium or related effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.