{"id":21788,"date":"2022-06-09T07:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T07:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21788"},"modified":"2022-06-09T11:34:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T11:34:27","slug":"recikalc-d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/recikalc-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Recikalc-D | calcium\/cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>500 mg \/ 400 IU\u00a0film-coated tablet<br>calcium\/cholecalciferol (\u00a0Vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Recikalc-D is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recikalc-D contains\u00a0calcium\u00a0and\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>, both of which are important substances for bone formation.\u00a0Vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>\u00a0regulates the uptake and metabolism of\u00a0calcium\u00a0as well as the storage of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the skeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recikalc-D is used to prevent and treat a deficiency of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D&nbsp;<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;in the elderly, as well as as an adjunctive treatment for osteoporosis&nbsp;in&nbsp;patients at risk of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calcium \/ Vitamin D contained in Recikalc-D may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Recikalc-D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Recikalc-D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to\u00a0calcium, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tridepos\/\">cholecalciferol<\/a> (\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have an increased amount of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your blood (hypercalcemia) or your urine (\u00a0hypercalciuria\u00a0) or if you have a condition that can lead to increased levels of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your blood or urine (eg overactive parathyroid glands, a disease of the\u00a0bone marrow\u00a0(\u00a0myeloma)\u00a0), malignant bone tumors (bone metastases).<\/li><li>if you have an excess of\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D in your blood (hypervitaminosis D).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0kidney stones\u00a0or calcification of the kidneys (\u00a0nephrocalcinosis\u00a0).<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney function or\u00a0kidney failure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Recikalc-D:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you suffer from\u00a0sarcoidosis\u00a0(a special type of connective tissue disease that affects the lungs, skin, and joints).\u00a0Then you should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Recikalc-D.<\/li><li>if you are already taking other medicines that contain\u00a0calcium\u00a0or\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D.<\/li><li>if you have impaired kidney function.\u00a0Then you should consult a doctor before starting treatment with Recikalc-D.<\/li><li>if for some reason you become bedridden or sedentary for a long time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recikalc-D tablets are not intended for use in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Recikalc-D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment effect of Recikalc-D can be affected if it is taken at the same time as certain other medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(thiazide diuretics).<\/li><li>heart problems (cardiac glycosides such as\u00a0digoxin\u00a0).<\/li><li>high blood fats (cholestyramine).<\/li><li>constipation (\u00a0laxatives, such as liquid paraffin).<\/li><li>epilepsy\u00a0(\u00a0phenytoin\u00a0or\u00a0barbiturate\u00a0is).<\/li><li>inflammatory conditions \/ impaired immunity (\u00a0cortisone\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The treating physician, therefore, needs to be aware of such concomitant medication.\u00a0The dosage\u00a0of one of your medications may need to be adjusted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are also taking certain medicines for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>infection&nbsp;(&nbsp;tetracycline&nbsp;), you should take these two hours before or four to six hours after taking Recikalc-D.<\/li><li>infection&nbsp;(&nbsp;quinolones&nbsp;), you should take these medicines two hours before or six hours after taking Recikalc-D.<\/li><li>hypothyroidism (levothyroxine), leave at least four hours between the intake of Recikalc-D and levothyroxine.<\/li><li>osteoporosis (bisphosphonates), you should take these medicines at least three hours before Recikalc-D.<\/li><li>caries&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/top-dent-fluor\/\">sodium fluoride<\/a>), you should take these preparations at least three hours before Recikalc-D.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Calcium salts can reduce the uptake of iron, zinc, and strontium ranelate.\u00a0Therefore, medicines containing iron, zinc, and strontium ranelate should be taken at least two hours before or after Recikalc-D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated with orlistat (an anti-obesity agent), your uptake of fat-soluble&nbsp;vitamins&nbsp;may be affected (eg&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D&nbsp;<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recikalc-D with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect can also be affected by foods containing oxalic acid (found in spinach and rhubarb, for example) and phytic acid (found in whole grain flakes, for example).&nbsp;You should wait at least two hours after eating foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid before taking Recikalc-D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and 600 IU of&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D&nbsp;<sub>3<\/sub>&nbsp;.&nbsp;Recikalc-D can be given during pregnancy in case of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recikalc-D can be used during breastfeeding.\u00a0Calcium\u00a0and\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>\u00a0pass into breast milk.\u00a0This should be considered when giving vitamin D supplements to the baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recikalc-D has no known effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recikalc-D contains sucrose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One tablet Recikalc-D contains 0.9 mg sucrose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sodium content<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Recikalc-D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended dose: 1 tablet 1-2 times daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets can be swallowed whole, divided, or crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Recikalc-D than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of overdose of\u00a0Recikalc\u00a0-D include loss of appetite, thirst, increased urine output, nausea, vomiting, and constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Recikalc-D and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or lips<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Has been reported (to occur in an unknown number of users).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em>:\u00a0Hypercalcaemia\u00a0(increased calcium content in the blood) and\/or\u00a0hypercalciuria\u00a0(increased urinary calcium content).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em>: Constipation, bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea,\u00a0pruritus, rash, and\u00a0urticaria\u00a0(\u00a0hives\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (affects up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em>: Milk-alkali syndrome (also known as Burnett&#8217;s syndrome and usually occurs only in patients who have ingested large amounts of\u00a0calcium\u00a0), whose symptoms are frequent urination, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, unusual fatigue or weakness as well as increased calcium levels in the blood and\u00a0kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Severe allergic&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;such as swelling of the throat (throat edema).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with renal impairment are at risk for high levels of\u00a0phosphate\u00a0in the blood, the formation of\u00a0kidney stones,\u00a0and calcification in the kidneys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Recikalc-D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Close the jar tightly.&nbsp;Sensitive to light and moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are\u00a0calcium carbonate\u00a01300 mg equivalent to\u00a0calcium\u00a0500 mg and cholecalciferol 10 micrograms equivalent to 400 IU\u00a0vitamin\u00a0D\u00a0<sub>3<\/sub>.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are maltodextrin, sucrose, sodium ascorbate, silica, medium-chain triglycerides, sodium starch octenyl succinate (E1450), and all\u00a0<em>-rac<\/em>\u00a0-alpha-tocopherol, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silica, dioxpromol, magnesium.\u00a0See also section 2 &#8216;Recikalc-D contains sucrose&#8217; and &#8216;Sodium content&#8217;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Film-coated tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White, oval, engraved with R104.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60, 90, 120, and 180 tablets in a plastic jar, packages with accessibility lids specially adapted for people with impaired function in the hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recip AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipharm Stockholm AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lagerv\u00e4gen 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>136 50 Jordbro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rottapharm Ltd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Damastown Industrial Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mulhuddart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recikalc-D contains calcium and vitamin D 3 , both of which are important substances for bone formation. 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