CALCIUM Sandoz® & CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE | Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D
For the development of healthy bones and teeth, a factor in good health1,2
For ADULTS and CHILDREN over the age of 11
- CALCIUM Sandoz®: Each effervescent tablet contains 500 mg elemental calcium per tablet
- Sugar free
- Combined with Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise, to possibly help reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- If calcium deficiency is present, may be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Appropriate doses (from food and supplementary intake) for pregnant women are usually 1 000 to 1 300 mg calcium. Daily intake in pregnancy should not exceed 1 500 mg
- Available in packs of 20
Recommended dose1
- 500 to 1000 mg daily
- Equivalent to 1 CALCIUM Sandoz® 500 mg effervescent tablet 1 to 2x daily in children (over 1 year) and adults
Administration1
- For oral use only. Dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water (approx. 200 ml) and drink immediately. The potential clouding of the solution has no impact on efficacy
- CALCIUM Sandoz® can be taken with or between meals
For ADULTS ONLY2
- CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE: Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg elemental calcium, and 400 IU Vitamin D3
- Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, may help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Vitamin D assists in the absorption and use of calcium phosphorous
- Available in packs of 20 or 40
Recommended dose2
- Take 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
- Equivalent to 600 to 1 200 mg of calcium and 400 to 800 IU of Vitamin D3 daily
Administration2
- For oral use only. Dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water (approx. 200 ml) and drink immediately. The potential clouding of the solution has no impact on efficacy
- For information on interactions with other medications, refer to the CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE professional information (PI)
References |
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1. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. CALCIUM Sandoz®. Professional information (21 April 2021). 2. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. CALCIUM Sandoz® FORTE. Professional information (21 April 2021). 3. Who we are | Sandoz. Accessed 28 May 2021. https://www.sandoz.com/about-us/who-we-are. 4. Sandoz SA (Pty) Ltd. ACC® 200. Professional information (24 August 2020). |