CALCIUM SANDOZ*20 Effervescent Tablets 500mg

Calcium Sandoz 500 mg effervescent tablets
Calcium Sandoz 1,000 mg effervescent tablets
calcium

What it is and what it is used for
Calcium Sandoz contains a rich source of calcium, which is an essential mineral needed for bone formation and maintenance.

Calcium Sandoz is indicated for the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency, and can be used, together with other medicines, to prevent and treat a condition called osteoporosis (thinning of the bones).

Calcium Sandoz is also used, in addition to vitamin D3, for the treatment of rickets (loss of bone consistency in growing children) and osteomalacia (loss of bone consistency in adults).

Calcium is absorbed from the intestine and distributed throughout the body via the blood.
Calcium plays an important role in many bodily functions. It is essential for nerve, muscle, and heart function, as well as blood clotting. Furthermore, it is necessary for many hormones to work correctly in the body. To perform these different functions, calcium must be available in adequate concentrations.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not take Calcium Sandoz:
• If you are allergic to calcium or any of the excipients of Calcium Sandoz (see the list of excipients in section 6 at the end of the leaflet);
• If you suffer from high blood calcium levels (hypercalcaemia);
• If you suffer from increased calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria);
• If you suffer from any kidney problems including: kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), calcium deposits in kidney tissue (nephrocalcinosis).

Warnings and precautions
• If you suffer from kidney disease, use Calcium Sandoz only after consulting your doctor and especially if you are taking preparations containing aluminium.
• Do not take vitamin D products together with Calcium Sandoz without medical advice.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Calcium Sandoz can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

• Very rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 people) include:
- Severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which may cause difficulty swallowing.
If any of the allergic reactions listed above occur, STOP taking Calcium Sandoz and inform your doctor immediately.

• Rare side effects (affecting less than 1 in 1,000 people) include:
- Nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, vomiting, itching, redness and/or burning of the skin.

• Uncommon side effects (affecting less than 1 in 100 people) may include:
- Excessive calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcaemia) or excessive calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria).

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.