Acical Jr. Tablet: Each chewable tablet contains Calcium 250 mg as Carbonate BP.
Acical Jr. ® is the preparation of Calcium Carbonate which is used as dietary calcium supplement. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of our body, especially bone and teeth formation. Calcium plays an important role in muscular excitation-contraction coupling, blood vessel contraction and expansion and sending message through the nervous system.
Route: Oral
Children: One Acical Jr. ® tablet daily.
Adolescents: One to two Acical Jr. ® tablets daily.
Adults: Two Acical Jr. ® tablets daily or as directed by the physician.
Reduces absorption of oral fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, bisphosphonates, and levothyroxine (separate administration by at least 2-4 hours); thiazide diuretics reduce urinary calcium excretion increasing hypercalcemia risk; systemic corticosteroids decrease calcium absorption.
It is contraindicated in patient with known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation. It is also contraindicated in hypercalcemia, hyper-parathyroidism, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, concomitant digoxin therapy, severe hypercalciuria, severe renal insufficiency, nephrolithiasis.
Rare: Constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, hypercalcemia, alkalosis.
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Category C (Compatible). Calcium supplementation is widely used and considered safe during pregnancy when used within recommended dietary allowances. Lactation: Calcium carbonate is excreted in breast milk but is safely used during lactation.
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.