Calcidia 1.54 g Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions & Warnings

CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granule for oral suspension in sachet-dose, box of 20 sachets-dose >> Generic drug of the Therapeutic class: Urology + nephrology
Active ingredients: Calcium carbonate

what is Calcidia medication used for and indication?

This drug provides calcium.

This medication is recommended for calcium deficiencies in chronic renal failure.

PRESENTATION (S) AVAILABLE FOR CALCIDIA 1.54 G

• 20 sachet (s) aluminum polyethylene paper of 5 g

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Pharmaceutical class	mineral supplements
Active substance (s)	for a 5 g sachet: calcium (carbonate) (3.85 g)
General medicine	no
Pharmaceutical form	drinkable granules for suspension
Route (s) of administration	oral
Social security reimbursement rate	65%
Laboratory (s)	BAYER FAMILY HEALTH
Conditions of issue	restricted prescription drug

Calcidia Dosage

• The usual dosage is 2 to 3 sachets per day to be dissolved in a glass of water while shaking.
• IN ALL CASES, STRICTLY COMPLY WITH YOUR DOCTOR’S ORDER.

Calcidia Contraindications

Do not take CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granulated for oral suspension in a sachet-dose in the following cases:

• Hypercalcemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood) ;
• Hypercalciuria (exaggerated elimination of calcium through the urine) ;
• Calcium lithiasis (stones in the urinary tract), tissue calcifications (especially in the kidneys) ;
• Prolonged immobilization accompanied by hypercalciuria and / or hypercalcemia.

Calcium treatment should only be used on resumption of mobilization.

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

How To Take Calcidia ?

Administration mode

• Oral route.

Frequency of administration

• The treatment is usually given in 2 doses per day, as prescribed by your doctor.
• In case of dialysis, a possible dose adjustment may be necessary (ask your doctor for advice).
• For the correct use of this medication, it is essential to submit to regular medical supervision.
• IN ALL CASES, STRICTLY COMPLY WITH YOUR DOCTOR’S ORDER.

Duration of the treatment

• IN ALL CASES, STRICTLY COMPLY WITH YOUR DOCTOR’S ORDER.

how does Calcidia work?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS, ATC code: A12AA04

• Calcium carbonate has antacid properties and allows an important calcium intake which modifies the phosphocalcic metabolism with increase in calcium level and slowing down of parathyroid hormone secretion resulting in renal failure by a drop in phosphoremia.

How To Store Calcidia ?

• Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the box. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month .
• No special storage conditions.
• 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.

Calcidia Side Effects

Like all medicines, CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granulated for oral suspension in a sachet-dose can have side effects, although not everybody is subject to them.

• Clinical signs such as mental confusion, convulsions, fatigue, nausea and vomiting may be observed in the event of hypercalcemia, an excessive increase in the level of calcium in the blood or urine.
• 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.

Calcidia Interactions

Combinations subject to precautions for use

Bisphosphonates

• Decreased digestive absorption of bisphosphonates.
• Take calcium salts and antacids away from bisphosphonates (at least 30 minutes to more than 2 hours, if possible, depending on the bisphosphonate).

cyclins

• Decreased digestive absorption of cyclins.
• Take calcium salts away from cyclins (more than two hours, if possible).

Digitalis

• Risk of rhythm disturbances.
• Clinical monitoring and, if necessary, control of ECG and serum calcium.

Estramustine

• Decreased digestive absorption of estramustine.
• Take calcium salts away from estramustine (more than 2 hours, if possible).

Iron

• With oral iron salts: decrease in digestive absorption of iron salts.
• Take iron salts between meals and in the absence of calcium.

Thyroid Hormones

• Decreased absorption of thyroid hormones.
• Take calcium salts away from thyroid hormones (more than 2 hours, if possible).

Strontium

• Decreased digestive absorption of strontium.
• Take strontium away from calcium salts (more than two hours, if possible).

Zinc

• Decreased digestive absorption of zinc by calcium.
• Take the calcium salts away from the zinc (more than 2 hours if possible).

Associations to take into account

Thiazide Related

• Risk of hypercalcemia by decreased urinary elimination of calcium.

Effects on ability to Drive and use machines

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

Warnings and Precautions

Special warnings

• Take into account the presence of sucrose, in the event of fructose intolerance, glucose and galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (rare metabolic diseases).

Precautions for use

• In the event of prolonged treatment: it is necessary to have the calcium level in the urine checked (calciuria)  : reduce or interrupt the treatment depending on the results.
• In case of association with high dose vitamin D blood and urine tests should be performed regularly.
• IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.
• DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

PREGNANCY & BREAST-FEEDING & FERTILITY

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

What happens if I overdose from Calcidia ?

If you take more CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granulated for oral suspension in sachet-dose than you should

• When taking an excessive dose of this medicine, the following symptoms may appear: nausea, vomiting, intense thirst, constipation.
• If such effects occur, tell your doctor immediately who will take the necessary measures. In case of prolonged overdose, calcifications may appear in the vessels or tissues.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granulated for oral suspension in sachet-dose

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

What happens if you stop taking Calcidia ?

If you stop taking CALCIDIA 1.54 g, granulated for oral suspension in sachet-dose

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

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What is  Forms and Composition ?

COMPOSITION

Active substance

• Calcium carbonate: 3.85 g
• Quantity corresponding to calcium (Ca ⁺⁺ ): 1.54 g
• For a sachet-dose of 5 g.
• 1 sachet contains 1.54 g of elemental calcium

Other components

• Sucrose, ethyl vanillin.

WHAT IS CALCIDIA 1.54 G, PELLET FOR ORAL SUSPENSION IN SACHET-DOSE AND CONTENTS OF THE OUTER PACKAGING ?

• This medication is in the form of a granule for oral suspension in a sachet-dose. Box of 20.

NOT’s

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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.