calperos Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings
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Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition
Active principles: Laboratory calcium
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what is calperos medication used for and indication?
This medication is recommended for:
- calcium deficits during growth, pregnancy, breastfeeding,
- adjunctive treatments for osteoporosis (bone demineralization).
PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR CALPEROS 500 MG
6 presentations are available for this drug:
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 10 tablet (s)
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 12 tablet (s)
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 24 tablet (s)
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 30 tablet (s)
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 60 tablet (s)
- PVC PVDC aluminum blister pack (s) of 180 tablet (s)
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
| Pharmaceutical class | mineral supplements |
| Active substance (s) | for one tablet: calcium carbonate (1250 mg) |
| General medicine | no |
| Pharmaceutical form | breakable sucking tablet |
| Route (s) of administration | oral |
| Social security reimbursement rate | 65% |
| Laboratory (s) | BOUCHARA RECORDATI |
| Conditions of issue | restricted prescription drug |
calperos Dosage
Adults:
- Calcium deficiency in general and adjunctive treatment of osteoporosis (maintenance treatment): 2 to 3 tablets per day.
Children:
- Calcium deficiency during growth: 1 to 2 tablets per day depending on age.
calperos Contraindications
Never take CALPEROS 500 mg, breakable tablet in the following cases:
- Allergy to any of the constituents.
- Hypercalcaemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood).
- Hypercalciuria (exaggerated elimination of calcium through the urine).
- Calcium lithiasis (kidney stones) tissue calcifications.
- Prolonged immobilization accompanied by hypercalciuria and / or hypercalcemia: calcium should only be administered when mobility is restored.
- In the case of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth), due to the presence of aspartame.
IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST VOTE.
How To Take calperos ?
Method and route of administration
- Oral route. Suck on the tablets.
Duration of treatment
- In all cases, strictly follow your doctor’s prescription.
how does calperos work?
After oral administration, calcium carbonate is mainly absorbed in the upper part of the intestine at a rate of 30% of the ingested dose.
How To Store calperos ?
- Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
- Store at a temperature below 25 ° C.
- Do not throw away any medicines via a wastewater treatment plant or with household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away the medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
calperos Side Effects
Like all medicines, CALPEROS 500 mg, scored tablet can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- Constipation, diarrhea.
- Pain in the stomach, bloating.
- Nausea.
- Increase in the amount of calcium in the blood or urine in some cases.
- Itching, rash, and hives.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if any side effects get serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
calperos Interactions
In case of treatment with digitalis
- Oral administration of calcium, especially when combined with vitamin D, increases the toxicity of digitalis and must be done under strict electrocardiographic monitoring.
In case of treatment with oral tetracyclines
- It is recommended to delay the calcium intake by at least 3 hours (possible interference with the absorption of tetracyclines).
In case of treatment with vitamin D in high doses
- A weekly check of calciuria and calcemia is essential.
In case of treatment with sodium fluoride
- It is advisable to take calcium away from sodium fluoride.
Effects on ability to Drive and use machines
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.
Warnings and Precautions
Special warnings
- This specialty contains terpene derivatives in the formula which can cause, at excessive doses, neurological accidents such as convulsions in infants and children. Observe the recommended dosages and duration of treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney failure. Excessive calcium intake can be dangerous.
- DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE WITHOUT MEDICAL ADVICE.
Precautions for use
- In the event of prolonged treatment or renal failure, it is necessary to have the calcium level in the urine checked regularly (calciuria). Depending on this, your doctor may need to reduce or even interrupt your treatment.
- In case of old or recent epilepsy, ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR ADVICE.
- IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
- NEVER LEAVE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY
If you are breast-feeding, it is best not to use this medication because:
- The absence of kinetic data on the passage of terpene derivatives in milk,
- And their potential neurological toxicity in infants.
What happens if I overdose from calperos ?
- Not applicable.
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What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Not applicable.
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What happens if you stop taking calperos ?
- Not applicable.
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What is Forms and Composition ?
Appearance and shape
- White round scored tablet.
- 60 tablets in blister packs (PVC / PVDC / Aluminum).
Composition
Active ingredient Breakable tablet to suck
Excipients with known effects ?
- Aspartame
Other excipients:
- Povidone.
- Mint flavor .
- Croscarmellose sodium.
- Talc.
- Magnesium stearate.
- Xylitol
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Special warnings:
- For pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, boys and drivers, and use before surgery.
Side effects:
- It treats possible side effects and drug interactions that require attention and its effect on continuous use.
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