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Indications - This is indicated in- Increased demand for Calcium and Vitamin-C, e.g. pregnancy, lactation, periods of rapid growth (childhood, adolescence), in old age During infectious disease and convalescence Treatment of calcium and vitamin-C deficiency Osteoporosis Premenstrual syndrome Postmenopausal problems Adjuvant in colds and influenza.

Dosage & Administration - Adults and children above 7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily Children 3 to 7 years: ½ effervescent tablet daily Infants: As prescribed by the physician Dissolve one tablet in half glass (100 ml) of water.

Side Effects - In rare cases, mild gastrointestinal disturbances (bloating, diarrhoea) can occur. In predisposed patients prolonged treatment with high doses may promote the formation of calculi in the urinary tract.

Contraindications - Hypercalcemia (e.g. in hyperparathyroidism, vitamin-D overdosage, decalcifying tumors such as plasmocytoma, bone metastases); severe hypercalciuria; severe renal failure. Patients with hyperoxalauria, glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or iron overload. Larger doses may lead to gastrointestinal tract upset.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation Calcium containing drugs have been widely used in pregnancy by way of oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy. Calcium Carbonate can be safely used inlactating women. Vitamin-C may be taken safely during pregnancy and lactation