Blackberry flavor calcium – indications, dosage, contraindications, side effects

Blackberry-flavored Calcium is a preparation used in states of increased demand for calcium, prevention of osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets, supporting colds and allergic diseases, conditions of calcium deficiency in the body, convalescence after prolonged immobilization, and prevention of tetanic attacks.

Calcium with blackberry flavor (Polfa Łódź SA)

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Mineral ingredient

Blackberry flavor calcium – indications and dosage

Blackberry flavor calcium is recommended:

1. in states of increased calcium deficiency,
2. in the prevention of osteoporosis,
3. in osteomalacia and rickets,
4. auxiliary in colds and allergic diseases,
5. in states of calcium deficiency in the body,
6. during convalescence after prolonged immobilization,
7. in the prevention of tetanic attacks.

Dosage of the supplement

Blackberry-flavored calcium is in the form of effervescent tablets. Dissolve the tablet in 1/2 glass of water, mix and drink, preferably between meals.

Prophylactically.

1. Children 3-15. age. 1 tablet 2 × / d.
2. Youth and adults. 1 tablet 3 × / d.

Healing.

1. Usually 2 tablets. 3 × / d.

Blackberry flavor calcium and contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Calcium blackberry flavor are:

1. hypersensitivity to calcium salts,
2. severe kidney failure,
3. hypercalcemia,
4. hiperkalciuria,
5. kidney stones,
6. fenyloketonuria,
7. do not use in children under 3 years of age.

Calcium with blackberry flavor – warnings

1. Increased fluid intake is recommended for people with a tendency to form stones in the urinary tract.
2. Blood calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion should be monitored during long-term use of Calcium Blackberry.
3. 1 tablet of Calcium with blackberry flavor contains 109 mg of sodium. It should be used with caution in people on a low sodium diet.
4. Before taking the preparation in pregnant women or during breastfeeding, a doctor should be consulted.

Blackberry flavor calcium and other substances

1. Calcitonin, chronic corticosteroids, anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), excess lipids, phytates, oxalates, phosphates, tobacco, alcohol, reduce the absorption of calcium salts.
2. Vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and acidic food increase the absorption of calcium salts.
3. Taking Calcium with blackberry flavor together with thiazide diuretics increases the risk of hypercalcaemia.
4. Orally administered calcium salts reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines and fluoride compounds (e.g. fluoroquinolones), a 3-hour interval between the administration of the above drugs and the calcium preparation is recommended.
5. Blackberry flavored calcium supplement may reduce the effect of verapamil and other calcium channel blockers and increase the toxic effect of digitalis glycosides.

Calcium with blackberry flavor – side effects

When using Calcium Blackberry flavor the following may sometimes occur:

1. flatulence
2. constipation
3. diarrhea
4. hypercalcaemia may occur in patients with renal insufficiency.