Manufacturer
MALAYSIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES SDN. BHD.
Contents
Calcium carbonate
Indication
Hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure, Hyperacidity, Hypocalcaemia and calcium deficiency states.
Instruction
May be taken with or without food. Take w/ meals for better absorption. Avoid taking w/ large amount of fibre-rich food.
Drug interaction
Increased risk of hypercalcaemia and metabolic alkalosis in patients taking thiazide diuretics. Enhanced arrythmogenic effect for patients taking cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin). Reduces absorption of thyroxine, bisphosphonates, Na fluoride, antibiotics (quinolone and tetracycline), and Fe. Systemic corticosteroids may reduce Ca absorption.
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