Calcium Sandoz forte is a medicine that is necessary to increase the level of calcium in the human body.
There are situations when calcium deficiency occurs in the body, but this element is necessary for the full growth, strengthening and formation of bone tissue especially in young children.
In addition, calcium is needed for adults and the elderly to strengthen bones and prevent their fragility. All these functions are replenished by Calcium Sandoz.
The content of the article
- Form release and composition
- Pharmacological profile
- To whom the use of the
- is recommended When the use of the agent is not recommended
- Scheme of application
- How to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Overdose cases
- Side effects
- Special instructions
- It is interesting - practical experience of using
- Purchase of medicament
Form release and composition
Calcium Sandoz forte is available as a soluble tablets in a round form in two doses500 grams and 1000 mg.
One tablet contains the following components:
- the main components of are calcium lactogluconate in a dosage of 1132 mg or 2264 mg, calcium carbonate 875 mg or 1750 mg;
- additional components - citric acid, butyl hydroxy anisole, macrogol 6000, aspartame, sodium hydrogen carbonate, flavor.
Pharmacological profile
Calcium Sandoz refers to a group of drugs that normalize the lack of calcium in the body.
Calcium is the main ingredient that is necessary for the human body. It is responsible for the regulation of various important processes in the 
organism, maintains the equilibrium of electrolytes and takes part in phosphate-calcium metabolism.
Medication Calcium Sandoz replenishes calcium deficiency during metabolic disorders in bone tissue. In addition, the drug has anti-cancer and anti-allergic effect.
This drug in its composition has two calcium salts, which instantly dissolve in the composition of effervescent tablets, as a result of which they become active. Due to the transition to this form, the medicine is quickly absorbed and promotes the rapid intake of calcium into the body.
Approximately 25-50% of calcium in the ionized state is absorbed into the walls of the small intestine. The highest level of this component is observed in bone tissue and teeth - almost 99%, in the extracellular fluid is 1%.
Almost 50% of calcium in the ionized active state is observed in the blood - about 5% in the form of complexes of anionic type, 45% is associated with proteins. Approximately 20% of the drug goes through the kidneys along with the urine. Almost 80% of the drug is excreted with feces.
For the recommended use of
Calcium Sandoz-forte is taken in the following conditions and diseases:
- during preventive and curative therapy for calcium deficiency, namely during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, during an active period of growth of children;
- during osteoporosis in postmenopausal women;
- in case of osteoporosis of unknown origin;
- with insufficient amount of calcium in the diet;
- in combination with vitamin D3 during treatment of osteomalacia;
- for various allergic reactions;
- during the latent course of tetany - seizures.
When application of the agent is not recommended
Calcium Sandoz is not desirable to be taken under the following conditions:
- during renal failure in chronic form;
- in the state of hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria;
- during hypersensitivity to the constituent elements of the drug;
- for urolithiasis;
- for nephrocalcinosis;
- during the state of phenylketonuria;
- if there is fructose intolerance;
- age under 3 years.
Scheme of application
Before taking the medicine, the tablet can be pre-dissolved in water and drink this solution. Also, you can drink it inside the 
and at the same time drink a small amount of water. The medication is taken regardless of the meal.
Dosage:
- for children from 3 to 9 years old a day can take 500 mg of the drug;
- for adults and children from 10 years of per day should be taken up to 1000 mg of the drug;
- in severe cases of , when an elevated calcium level is required, the dosage should be increased to 2000 mg per day.
The period of admission lasts from 4 to 6 weeks.
Duration of admission for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is determined individually.
How to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
In pregnancy and lactation, the medication is prescribed by a doctor, so calcium enters the breast milk.
The main thing is that the daily dose of the drug is not more than 1500 mg. If hypercalcemia occurs, the fetus may develop abnormally.
Cases of overdose
Overdose leads to the appearance of hypercalciuria and hypercalcemia. There is the following symptomatology:
- feeling of nausea;
- vomiting;
- dry mouth and thirst;
- state of polydipsia and polyuria;
- dehydration;
- constipation.
During the administration of the drug for a long period of time, a chronic overdose may occur at a dosage of 2000 mg per day. During it liming of vessels and organs is observed.
In case of overdose, therapeutic therapy is performed, during which water-electrolyte balance is restored by hydration. To enhance the excretion of medication, loop diuretics such as furasemide are used. With renal failure, dialysis is performed.
Side effects of
Adverse events after taking the drug are rare, and sometimes the following symptoms may appear: 
- appearance of rash, edema of the facial area, itching, urticaria, angioedema-type edema;
- state of hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria;
- sometimes manifests flatulence, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, pain in the epigastrium.
During the reception of the drug at 2000 mg for 24 hours for several months, there may be headaches, severe fatigue, thirst, polyuria.
Specific guidance to
Patients who have a slight hypercalciuria exceeding 300 mg per day and who are mild or moderate with renal impairment, as well as having urolithiasis, should regularly monitor their calcium levels.
Also, the administration of the drug to patients who have problems with kidney function should be under the guidance of a physician.
It is interesting - practical experience of using
Reviews of doctors and patients who have taken or are taking Calcium Sandoz Fort for one purpose or another.
This is especially true for children. It is especially important for the child's organism to maintain the necessary level of calcium, because it provides full growth and development.
But do not take this tool when there is no need for it. Overabundance of calcium can lead to unpleasant consequences, firstly it can be accompanied by symptoms of an overdose, and secondly it can cause problems with cardiac activity.
Physician therapist
Calcium is essential for the development and growth of a growing child's body. And after all, children from 3 years old often have a deficiency of calcium in the body, as a result, there may be a slowdown in growth, problems in the development of bones, bone tissue becomes brittle and fragile. Should I say what unpleasant consequences this can lead to?
Since this drug can be taken without a prescription, it is not difficult to get it in a pharmacy. And the receipt of the funds will not cause any special difficulties. Children should be given 500 mg per day. To fully fill the calcium level, the drug should be taken from 1.5 to 2 months.
Then you can take a break for 1-2 months and after that start the reception again. The main thing at the time of intake is to observe dosages, because taking high doses can lead to overdose symptoms.
Physician pediatrician
For a long time in the body was a lack of calcium. As a result of his lack, I had many unpleasant problems - fragility of nails, teeth, bones, initial signs of osteoporosis. This is all I had to face.
Especially I was alerted when, during the fall, I broke my arm, and the blow was not strong, but the bone broke. After the examination it was found out that I have a low level of calcium in my blood. I immediately became very frightened, but, thank God, the doctor got experienced, he immediately calmed me and recommended to drink the drug Calcium sandoz.
I immediately bought a package of the drug and started taking it. I took it at 1000 mg per day. The course of admission is 2 months. Surprisingly, my bones became strong, and my teeth do not break anymore. This is a real miracle for me!
Svetlana, 29 years old
I was alarmed when my daughter on physical culture during the game from a blow to the ball had severe pain, so strong that she had a tumor in the wrist. She immediately came home, and we went to the hospital.
X-ray showed that she has a crack in the bone. I was very surprised, like, and the blow is not strong, but immediately a crack. We did not think for a long time, went to take tests for calcium levels.
As a result, it turned out that she has a lack of calcium, so this brittle bones. The doctor recommended taking the drug Calcium Sandoz.
I did not pull, I bought this tool and started giving it to my daughter. She took 1000 mg per day. She accepted it for 2 months. After a second examination, it was found out that the level of calcium was normal. Now I am calm for my daughter and for the state of her body!
Kristina, 37 years old
Purchase of medication
You can buy the drug Calcium Sandoz in various pharmacies at a price per packing No. 10 with a dosage of 500 mg from 170 to 280 rubles.
The cost of packing No. 10 with a dosage of 100 mg is from 320 rubles to 410 rubles. 
Analogues of the preparation:
- Calcium gluconate;
- Calcium glycerophosphate;
- Vitrum-calcium;
- Calcium-D3-Nycomed;
- CalViV.
