Abocal Effervescent Tablets
Generic: Calcium carbonate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamins

Introduction

• This medicine should be taken by mouth with food.
• Follow all directions mentioned on the product package or act as directed by the doctor.
• When using chewable medicine, chew it well before swallowing.
• For effervescent tablets, allow the tablet to fully dissolve in water before drinking it.
• If the doctor has recommended a special diet, follow it properly to gain the maximum benefit from this medicine and prevent serious side effects.
• Unless directed by the doctor, do not use any other supplement/vitamin with this medicine.

Primary Uses

• Hypocalcemia
• Dyspepsia

Indications

This medicine is indicated for preventing and treating low blood calcium levels in individuals who are unable to get enough calcium from their diet. It can be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels, such as:

• Osteoporosis (bone loss)
• Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)
• Hypoparathyroidism (reduced activity of the parathyroid gland)
• Latent tetany (a muscle disease)

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Constipation
• Upset stomach

Serious but unlikely side effects:

• Nausea/vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Unusual weight loss
• Mental and mood changes
• Bone and muscle pain
• Weakness
• Increased thirst/urination

Very serious allergic reactions are rare but may include:

• Rash
• Itching
• Swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Difficulty breathing

Seek immediate medical help if allergic reactions occur.

Warnings

• Use in pregnant females should be under doctor consultation and recommendation.

• The medicine passes into breast milk. Lactating individuals should consult their doctor before use.

• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine.

Precautions

This medicine should be used with caution and under a doctor’s consultation in individuals with:

• Hypercalcemia (high calcium levels)
• Kidney disease or kidney stones
• Achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid)
• Heart disease
• Pancreatic disease
• Sarcoidosis (lung disease)
• Malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition)

Some calcium formulations may be sugar-free and contain aspartame. This should be carefully monitored in individuals with:

• Phenylketonuria (PKU) or conditions requiring aspartame restriction.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist for safe use.

Contraindications

This medicine is contraindicated in individuals with:

• Sarcoidosis
• Hyperparathyroidism (increased activity of the parathyroid gland)
• Hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels in the blood)
• Dehydration
• Constipation
• Kidney stones
• Tumors that dissolve bone
• Reduced kidney function
• Allergies to calcium or calcium carbonate

It is also contraindicated in patients with:

• Iron metabolism disorders
• Increased iron levels in the blood
• Hemolytic anemia (decrease in red blood cells due to breakdown)
• Stomach ulcers
• Inflammation of the stomach/intestines

FAQs

1. When should this medicine be used?
It is used in calcium deficiency or in conditions that cause calcium deficiency as a secondary effect.

2. Is it safe to use this medicine with other medicines?
Ensure you do not take them all at once. Maintain an appropriate time interval between each.

3. What food products should be avoided when using calcium supplements?
Avoid food products involving cereals and spinach.

4. How to ensure that the desired calcium level is achieved after using this medicine?
A calcium blood test is recommended after completing the treatment course.

5. Is it safe to use more than one calcium supplement together?
Yes, it is. However, this combination is usually advised for patients with severe calcium deprivation.