Perical 1000 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings

PERICAL 1000 mg, lozenge, box of 1 vial of 30
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82 / 100

Generic drug of the therapeutic class: Metabolism and nutrition
active ingredients: Calcium carbonate

Medicinal product withdrawn from the market on 05/15/2012

what is Perical medication used for and indication?

This medication is indicated:

  • Calcium deficiencies, especially during growth in children over 10 years old, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Adjunctive treatment of senile, post-menopausal osteoporosis, under corticosteroid therapy, immobilization during resumption of mobility (see contraindications).

Perical Dosage

Adults and children over 10 years old :

1 g of calcium-element per day, or 1 tablet per day.

Perical Contraindications

Never take PERICAL 1000 mg, tablet to suck in the following cases:

  • ·Hyper-sensitivity to one of the compounds,
  • ·hypercalcaemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood),
  • ·hypercalciuria (exaggerated elimination of calcium in the urine),
  • ·Calcium lithiasis (calculus) – tissue calcifications,
  • ·prolonged immobilization accompanied by hypercalcemia and / or hypercalciuria: calcium should only be used when mobilization resumes,
  • ·phenylketonuria, this medicine containing aspartame.

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

How To Take Perical ?

The tablets are to be sucked.

how does Perical work?

CALCIUM / MINERAL ELEMENT.

(A: digestive system and metabolism).

How To Store Perical ?

  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

  • Do not use PERICAL 1000 mg, tablet to suck after the expiry date stated on the outer packaging.

Storage conditions

  • No special storage conditions.

If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration

  • Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with any unused medicine. These measures will help protect the environment.

Perical Side Effects

Possibility of digestive disorders such as constipation, flatulence, belching, nausea.

Hypercalciuria, hypercalcemia (exceptionally) in the event of prolonged treatment at high doses.

Perical Interactions

Interactions with other drugs

Taking or using other medicines:

  • IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SEVERAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS , and in particular with certain antibiotics (tetracyclines), certain anti-arrhythmics (digitalis), certain diuretics (thiazides) and diphosphonates, ANY OTHER TREATMENT IN PROGRESS MUST BE INFORMED TO YOUR DOCTOR SYSTEMATICALLY. OR TO YOUR PHARMACIST.

Interactions with food and drink

  • Not applicable.

interactions with phytotherapy products or alternative therapies

  • Not applicable.

Effects on ability to Drive and use machines

Driving and using machines:

  • No effects on the ability to drive or use machines are expected.

Warnings and Precautions

Take special care with PERICAL 1000 mg, tablet to suck:

Precautions for use

  • Use this medication WITH CAUTION in case of prolonged treatment or renal failure: it is necessary to check the calcium level in the urine and in the blood.
  • IN CASE OF DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & Sportsmen

Pregnancy and breast feeding

  • 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.

Sportsmen

  • Not applicable.

What happens if I overdose from Perical ?

If you take more PERICAL 1000 mg, tablet to suck than you should:

See a doctor.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

  • Not applicable.
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What happens if you stop taking Perical ?

  • Not applicable.
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What is  Forms and Composition ?

Appearance and shape

  • White round tablet.
  • 30 tablets in a bottle (PE).

Composition

Active ingredient Tablet to suck

* per unit dose

Excipients with known effects ?

  • Lactose monohydrate
  • Aspartame

Other excipients:

  • Xylitol
  • Povidone K30
  • Menthol
  • Talc
  • Magnesium stearate
  • Mint flavor:
    • Peppermint
    • essential oil
    • Gum arabic
    • Maltodextrin
    • Sucrose

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Additional information:

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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.
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