orocal 500 mg, tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings

Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition
Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate , Calcium

what is orocal medication used for and indication?

This drug provides calcium.

This medication is recommended:

• in calcium deficiencies during growth, pregnancy, breastfeeding,
• as a calcium supply in osteoporosis.

PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR OROCAL 500 MG

18 presentations are available for this drug:

• 1 high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 20 tablet (s)
• 1 bottle (s) high density polyethylene (HDPE) of 60 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 20 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 30 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 50 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 90 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 100 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 120 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) with screw cap of 180 tablet (s)
• High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle (s) of 180 tablet (s) with SNAP CAP
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister pack (s) of 20 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister pack (s) of 30 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister (s) of 50 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister (s) of 60 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister pack (s) of 90 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister pack (s) of 100 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister pack (s) of 120 tablet (s)
• PVC polyethylene PVDC blister (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	compressed
Route (s) of administration	oral
Social security reimbursement rate	65%
Laboratory (s)	THERAMEX
Conditions of issue	restricted prescription drug

orocal Dosage

Oral route.

• Adults  : calcium deficiencies in general and osteoporosis 2 to 3 tablets per day.
• Children  : calcium deficiencies during growth: 1 to 2 tablets per day depending on weight and height.

IN ALL CASES STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE ORDER OF YOUR DOCTOR.

orocal Contraindications

Do not take OROCAL 500 mg tablet in the following cases:

• hypercalcaemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood)
• hypercalciuria (exaggerated elimination of calcium in the urine)
• Calcium lithiasis (kidney stones) tissue calcifications
• Prolonged immobilization accompanied by hypercalciuria and / or hypercalcemia.
• In the event of phenylketonuria (hereditary disease detected at birth) due to the presence of aspartame.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

how does orocal work?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: CALCIC INPUT, ATC code: A12AA04.

• The high concentration of calcium in each unit of intake facilitates the absorption of a sufficient quantity of calcium, with a limited number of intakes.

How To Store orocal ?

• 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 outer packaging. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
• Store at a temperature not exceeding 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.

orocal Side Effects

Like all medicines, OROCAL 500 mg tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them:

• Dry mouth when taking.
• 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.

orocal Interactions

• In case of treatment with digitalis , oral administration of calcium, especially if it is associated with vitamin D, which could increase digitalis toxicity, requires strict clinical and electrocardiographic monitoring.
• In the event 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).
• When used in combination with vitamin D in large doses , weekly monitoring of calcium excretion and serum calcium is essential due to the risk of hypercalcemia.
• 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

• In the event of prolonged treatment, 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 the event of association with vitamin D, the determinations of calcium in the blood and urine should be performed regularly.
• In case of sodium fluoride-based treatment: it is advisable to shift the calcium intake.
• In case of treatment with digitalis: the administration of calcium (especially if it is combined with vitamin D) requires regular monitoring: you must imperatively consult your doctor or your cardiologist so that he establishes a monitoring schedule with you.
• In case of treatment with oral tetracyclines (which are a class of antibiotics), it is recommended to delay the intake of this medication by at least 3 hours.
• This medicine contains sorbitol and isomalt. Its use is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease).

IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINES, ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY TO YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST:

IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

NEVER LEAVE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY

This medication, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy and lactation. In general, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

What happens if I overdose from orocal ?

Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take OROCAL 500 mg tablet:

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

What happens if you stop taking orocal ?

If you stop taking OROCAL 500 mg tablet:

• Not applicable.
• Not applicable.
• Not applicable.
• Not applicable.
• Not applicable.

What is  Forms and Composition ?

SHAPES and PRESENTATIONS

500 mg tablet (white):  Bottle of 60.

COMPOSITION

• Excipients: xylitol, povidone, orange flavor (isomalt, orange flavor, fatty acid monoglycerides and diglycerides, 96% ethanol), magnesium stearate, sucralose, purified water.
• Excipient with known effect: isomalt.

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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.
• The information contained in this medicine is based on medical literature, but it is not a substitute for consulting a doctor.