Calcidrink

What is it?

A calcium supplement comprising 2.5g of calcium carbonate (equivalent to lg calcium) as granules in a sachet for reconstitution in water.

Medical Uses

Deficiency in calcium, additional therapy in osteoporosis.

Dosage

Adults and children, 1 sachet dissolved in water to be drunk each day.

Avoid Use

Patients in whom osteoporosis has arisen due to being immobilised, severe elevated calcium levels, elevated calcium levels in urine, overactive parathyroid glands, decalcifying tumours, when vitamin d has been taken as overdose, severe kidney failure.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Digitalis, thiazide diuretics. Do not give within three hours of treatment with tetracycline antibiotics, iron or fluoride. Allow two hours to elapse following treatment with biphosphonates.

Known Side Effects

Abdominal wind, constipation, gastrointestinal effects.

Manufacturer

Shire.