Sandocal

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How does it work?

This medicine contains two forms of calcium, calcium lactate gluconate and calcium carbonate. Calcium is needed for the formation of strong bones and healthy teeth and is involved in helping the blood to clot. It is also required to transmit nerve signals and help muscles work. Calcium is found in milk and dairy products, as well as spinach, nuts and sardines. Usually, calcium requirements are met from the diet. However, there are times when the amount of calcium required is increased, such as during pregnancy, when breast feeding or with advancing age. If there is insufficient calcium in the diet, supplements are needed. Calcium supplements are also useful in osteoporosis; a calcium intake which is twice the recommended daily allowance (RDA) slows the rate of bone loss.

What is it used for?

- Calcium deficiency
- Used to help prevent the development of osteoporosis

Warning!

- High dose vitamin D should normally be avoided during calcium therapy, to avoid the risk of abnormally high calcium levels.

Use with caution in

- Decreased kidney function
- High levels of calcium in the urine (mild hypercalciuria)

Not to be used in

- Calcilithiasis - calcium stones in the kidneys.
- High levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcaemia)
- High levels of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.
- There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by breastfeeding mothers.

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