Solucal Apple (Calcium)

Description

This medication is a calcium supplement. It is typically used to treat or to prevent low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It may also have other uses.

Additional information

Solucal Apple (Calcium)'s dosage depends on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Take this supplement with food or within 1 hour after a meal. To ensure exact dosage, measure each dose with an accurate measuring device. WARNING: Use caution when administering calcium supplements to patients with a history of kidney stones (hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys). Use with caution in patients with renal failure to avoid hypercalcemia (a condition in which the calcium level in the blood is above normal).
In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, hypercalcemia (a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). It may cause bone, muscle pain, headache, increased thirst, increased urination, weakness, tiredness, constipation.
Contraindications: Do not use if you have hypercalcemia (high blood calcium), primary hyperparathyroidism (a condition in which one or more of your parathyroid glands become overactive and release (secrete) too much parathyroid hormone (PTH), sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands, a part of the body's immune system), decreased kidney function, constipation, Williams syndrome (a rare genetic disorder characterized by growth delays before and after birth).
Taking this medication during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.

Warning

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.