Composition : Each chewable tablet contains Calcium Carbonate BP 0.625 g equivalent to 250 mg elemental Calcium.
Indications : In calcium deficiency states : Including osteomalacia, rickets and mal-absorption syndromes affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract. As therapeutic supplementation: During childhood, old age, pregnancy and lactation. As a phosphate binder : To reduce phosphate absorption from the gut in patient with hyperphosphataemia, chronic renal failure in order to prevent the development of renal osteo-dystrophy.
Osteoporosis : An adjunct to conventional therapy in the arrest or slowing down of bone demineralization in osteoporosis or when other effective treatment is contraindicated. As an antacid: Usually in association with other antacids, especially magnesium containing antacids.
Dosage & Administration : 1 – 2 tablets daily for children.