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Calcimagon-D 3 and Calcimagon-D 3 Forte contain the active ingredients calcium and vitamin D 3 , which are important for healthy bone formation .
The preparations are suitable for the treatment and prevention of diseases that are based on a vitamin D or calcium deficiency in old age and to support the prevention and therapy of osteoporosis.
Note for diabetics:
1 chewable tablet Calcimagon-D 3 with lemon flavor or spearmint flavor contains 3.98 mg carbohydrates.
1 chewable tablet Calcimagon-D 3 Forte with lemon flavor contains 7.97 mg carbohydrates.
If you are hypersensitive to one or more ingredients according to the composition, if you have an increased calcium level in the blood, increased calcium excretion in the urine, impaired kidney function, kidney or bladder stones, after a long period of immobilization or if your doctor has told you not to take calcium.
For chronic renal dysfunction and stone formation in the urinary tract.
Additional intake of vitamin D and/or calcium should be done under medical supervision to avoid overdose. Long-term intake of large amounts of calcium or high doses of vitamin D from food or medicines and at the same time easy-to-absorb basic substances (alkalis, e.g. bicarbonates, which are contained in medicines to bind gastric acid) can lead to a milk-alkali syndrome (calcium metabolism disorder). with the risk of kidney damage. Concomitant use should be avoided at all costs.
Caution is advised when taking cardiac glycosides and diuretics (thiazides) at the same time, as interactions can occur.
Since the simultaneous intake of corticosteroids leads to increased excretion of calcium via the kidneys, the Calcimagon-D 3 or Calcimagon-D 3 Forte dose may have to be increased after consultation with your doctor.
Patients who are being treated with antibiotics (tetracyclines) or barbiturates at the same time should always keep an interval of about 3 hours between taking these drugs and Calcimagon-D 3 or Calcimagon-D 3 Forte; certain antibiotics (quinolones) should be taken 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after administration of Calcimagon-D 3 or Calcimagon-D 3 Forte.
In the case of simultaneous treatment with a bisphosphonate, cholestyramine, zinc, strontium ranelate and iron preparations, sodium fluoride or paraffin , an interval of at least 2 hours should be observed before taking Calcimagon-D 3 or Calcimagon-D 3 Forte. The same applies to the simultaneous intake of food rich in oxalic or phytic acid (spinach, rhubarb, whole grain cereals).
If the thyroid hormone levothyroxine is administered at the same time, the interval should be 4 hours.
In case of loss of appetite, severe thirst, nausea or vomiting, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!
You should not take Calcimagon-D3 or Calcimagon-D3 Forte during pregnancy and breast-feeding unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Adults take 1-2 chewable tablets Calcimagon-D3 or 1 chewable tablet Calcimagon-D3 Forte per day. The tablets can also be taken dissolved in a glass of water. If you take 2 tablets per day (this only applies to Calcimagon-D3), these are divided into morning and evening.
Calcimagon-D3 and Calcimagon-D3 Forte are not intended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Occasionally increased blood calcium and increased urinary excretion. In the case of an overdose in connection with the intake of alkaline substances (e.g. agents for binding gastric acid), a milk-alkaline syndrome can develop (see under “When should caution be exercised?”). In rare cases, slight disturbances in the digestive tract such as constipation, upper abdominal complaints such as a feeling of fullness, slight flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Itching, skin rash and hives can also occur rarely.
If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Store in the original packaging, well closed, protected from moisture, not above 30 °C and out of the reach of children.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
Active Ingredients
One Calcimagon-D 3 chewable tablet contains 1250 mg calcium carbonate (= 500 mg calcium) and 10 µg cholecalciferol (= 400 IU vitamin D 3 ) as active ingredients.
One Calcimagon-D 3 Forte chewable tablet contains 2500 mg calcium carbonate (= 1000 mg calcium) and 20 µg cholecalciferol (= 800 IU vitamin D 3 ) as active ingredients.
Excipients
Calcimagon-D 3 : flavorings (Calcimagon-D 3 : lemon, spearmint flavor) and other excipients.
Calcimagon-D 3 Forte: Flavorings (lemon flavor) and other excipients.
53929 (Swissmedic)
In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.
Calcimagon-D 3 : packs of 20, 60 and 120 chewable tablets (lemon flavor), packs of 120 chewable tablets (spearmine flavor)
Calcimagon-D 3 Forte: packs of 30, 60 and 90 chewable tablets (lemon flavor)
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