Decal300mg

Indication

Heartburn, Calcium supplement, Calcium deficiencies

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Adult: PO 19-50 yr: 1,000 mg elemental Ca/day and >50 yr: 1,200 mg elemental Ca/day.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment (frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended);

Contraindication

Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.

Mode of Action

Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. ... View More

Precaution

Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuri... View More

Side Effect

GI discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-... View More

Interaction

May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers. Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events. Inc... View More