Calcichew 500mg - 100 Tablets

Buy Calcichew 500mg

Calcichew 500mg are orange flavoured chewable tablets that contain calcium. 

Calcium is important when it comes to your diet as it helps with bone formation. 

How Calcichew works

Calcichew contains the active ingredient calcium. It works by increasing the amount of calcium in your body.

The tablets are used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency. It may also be used in patients receiving dialysis. It has the ability to remove the phosphate from the blood that cannot be removed by dialysis.  

Calcichew 500mg is also used in people with certain bone conditions, such as osteoporosis and is often used during pregnancy.

Directions

Always take Calcichew exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

For use as additional osteoporosis therapy: 1 tablet should be taken 2-3 times per day.

For calcium deficiency: 1 tablet should be taken 2-3 times per day. 

For kidney failure patients on dialysis (as a phosphate binder): Your doctor will inform you how many Calcichew tablets you need. 

Side effects

Like all medicines, Calcichew may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include: 

• Excessive amounts of calcium in your blood
• Nausea
• Stomach ache 
• Constipation 
• Diarrhoea 
• Wind 
• Heartburn

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

Stop taking the medication immediately and see a doctor if you experience the symptoms of milk-alkali syndrome. The symptoms of milk-alkali syndrome include:

• Frequent urge to urinate 
• Headache 
• Loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting 
• Unusual tiredness or weakness along with elevated amounts of calcium in the blood and kidney impairment 

Warnings

Calcichew may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have any of the following:

• An allergy to calcium 
• You have a condition that causes excessive amounts of calcium in your blood or urine
• You have kidney stones

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have any of the following: 

• If you have osteoporosis and are also unable to move around 
• If you are on long term treatment, especially if you are taking medication for a heart disorder or if you are taking diuretics
• You have signs of impaired kidney function or a high tendency for kidney stone formation
• If you have cancer or any other conditions that may have affected your bones

Using/taking other medicines

You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have taken any other medication recently. 

The following medication might interact with Calcichew:

• Thiazide diuretics 
• Cardiac glycosides
• Tetracycline antibiotics 
• Levothyroxine 
• Quinolone antibiotics 
• Bisphosphonates 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new products. 

During pregnancy the daily intake should not exceed 2500mg of calcium. You can use Calcichew in the case of calcium deficiency. 

Calcium passes into breast milk, however, it can be used during breastfeeding.

Food and drink

When used as a phosphate binder, Calcichew should be taken just before, during or after each meal. 

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a supplement; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this supplement is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.