2. Check before you take
Do not take if you:
- Are allergic (hypersensitive) to calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients in Adcal Chewable Tablets (see Section 6 Further Information).
Take special care:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:
- Have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia) or high levels of calcium in your urine (hypercalciuria). If you are unsure your doctor will advise you
- Have problems with your kidneys, for example kidney stones
- Have sarcoidosis (inflammation that produces lumps of cells in various organs in the body). Your doctor will be able to tell you if you do
- Have previously been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars
- Are taking any other medication, even those you may have bought for yourself without prescription.
Taking other medicines with Adcal
Tell your doctor if you are taking calcium supplements or antacids for indigestion, digitalis drugs (eg. Lanoxin), diuretics or corticosteroids.
If you are taking thyroxine, bisphosphonates, iron or fluoride medicines, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics make sure your doctor knows this. When taking these medicines leave a period of about 4 hours before taking your Adcal tablets. Do not take them at the same time.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines taken without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
In pregnancy or when breast feeding, Adcal should only be used under medical supervision. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Adcal
- The tablets contain a small amount of sugar and may be harmful to the teeth if used for a prolonged period
3. How to take the tablets
Always take Adcal exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years of age - 2 tablets daily, ideally one tablet taken in the morning and one in the evening. Adcal tablets should be chewed. Do not swallow whole.
Children under 12 - Adcal must not be given to children under 12 years.
If you take more Adcal than you should - You should only take what your doctor recommends. If you take too many Adcal tablets contact your doctor or pharmacist if you can do so. If not, go to the nearest hospital casualty department immediately, taking the Adcal pack and remaining tablets with you.
If you forget to take Adcal - If you forget to take your tablet, take it as soon as possible and continue to take the tablets as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking Adcal - Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before stopping using Adcal.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Adcal can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Rare side effects (affecting fewer than 1 in 1,000 people)
- Constipation, wind, feeling sick, stomach ache, diarrhoea
- Skin rash
- Hypercalcaemia (too much calcium in your blood) or hypercalciuria (too much calcium in your urine).
If you are on long term treatment your doctor may, from time to time wish to check the level of calcium in your blood and take urine samples to monitor kidney function.
If any of the side effects worsen, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
