Caldé is a medicine used to restore calcium in states of deficiency or situations where the mineral needs are increased, such as in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, thyrotoxicosis, hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia and rickets.
In addition, Caldê also contains vitamin D, known as cholecalciferol, which acts by increasing the absorption of calcium in the intestine and its fixation in the bones, and is therefore very important in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency states in people who need replacement of calcium.
Calder, from Marjan Farma Laboratory, can be found in vials with 60 chewable tablets priced between 20 and 50 reais.
What is it for
This remedy is intended for the supplementation of calcium and vitamin D in chronic diseases, for the prevention of rickets, and for prevention and ancillary treatment in bone demineralization that may occur before and after menopause.
How to take
The tablets should be taken preferably after meals and should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing, and then a glass of water should be drunk.
The usual dose depends on the person's age:
- Adults: 1 or 2 chewable tablets daily.
- Children: half to 1 tablet daily.
During treatment with Caldê, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine or tobacco, as well as the intake of other calcium supplements, should be avoided for a prolonged period.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects caused by the use of Caldê are mild gastrointestinal disturbances such as gas and constipation. In addition, excessive doses of vitamin D can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, polyuria, nausea, vomiting and calcium deposits in soft tissues, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmia and coma.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used in people with an allergy to calcium, vitamin D, or any of the ingredients in the formula. In addition, it should also not be used in people with high blood calcium or urine, kidney stones, excessive vitamin D, bone changes due to excess phosphorus, severe renal insufficiency, sarcoidosis, bone cancer, immobilization due to osteoporotic fractures and deposition of calcium in the kidneys.
Calcium levels in the blood and urine as well as kidney functions should be monitored regularly during prolonged treatment with Cald.
