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Drug Details

CALCIDRINK

• Drug Class Description
  Calcium supplements.
• Generic Name
  Calcium carbonate - deficiency
• Presentation
  Granules, calcium carbonate 2.5 g (equivalent to calcium 1 g).
• Description
  Granules in sachet.
• Indications
  Calcium deficiency. Adjunct in osteoporosis.
• Adult Dosage
  1 daily in water.
• Child Dosage
  1 daily in water.
• Contra Indications
  Hyperparathyroidism, decalcifying tumours, severe renal failure.
• Interactions
  Tetracyclines.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Constipation, flatulence.