Pharmachologic effect
Antacid, neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Calcium is a macronutrient involved in the formation of bone tissue, the process of blood coagulation, it is necessary to maintain stable cardiac activity, to carry out the processes of transmission of nerve impulses.
Indication of the active substance CALCIUM CARBONATE
Heartburn, epigastric discomfort. Prevention of osteoporosis (including with arthritis, breast cancer, in the elderly). Prevention and treatment of rickets and caries in children.

Dosage regimen

Individual. For adults, when used as an antacid, a single dose is 0.5-1 g. For the prevention of osteoporosis, the daily dose is 0.6-1.2 g.

In children, for the prevention and treatment of rickets and caries, a daily dose of 300-600 mg is used.

Side effect
With prolonged use in high doses, alkalosis may develop.
Contraindications for use
Hypersensitivity to calcium carbonate; hypercalcemia, thrombosis, severe atherosclerosis.
Application in children

It is possible to use in children according to indications in doses and dosage forms recommended according to age.

Use in elderly patients

Possible use in elderly patients according to indications.

Special instructions

With long-term use in high doses, the concentration of calcium in the blood and indicators of renal function should be regularly monitored.

Calcium carbonate in the form of tablets intended for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, rickets and caries is not recommended for use as an antacid.

Drug interactions

With simultaneous ingestion, it is possible to slow down the absorption of other drugs.

With simultaneous use with antibiotics of the tetracycline group, the concentration of tetracyclines in the blood plasma decreases and their clinical efficacy decreases.

With simultaneous use with thiazide diuretics, there is a risk of developing hypercalcemia and metabolic alkalosis.

With simultaneous use with indomethacin, the absorption of indomethacin decreases and its irritant effect on the gastrointestinal tract decreases.

With simultaneous use, the clinical efficacy of levothyroxine decreases.