Caldê is a medication used to replace calcium in states of deficiency or situations in which the needs of this mineral are increased, such as in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, thyrotoxicosis, hypoparathyroidism, osteomalacia and rickets.
In addition, Caldê also contains vitamin D, known as cholecalciferol, which works by increasing the absorption of calcium in the intestine and its fixation on the bones, being therefore very important in the treatment of vitamin D deficiency states in people who need replacement of calcium.
Caldê, from the Marjan Farma Laboratory, can be found in bottles with 60 chewable tablets with a price that varies between 20 and 50 reais.
What is it for
This remedy is intended for the supplementation of calcium and vitamin D in chronic diseases, for the prevention of rickets, and for the prevention and auxiliary treatment in bone demineralization that can happen before and after menopause.
How to take
The tablets should be taken preferably after meals, chewed well before swallowing, and then drink a glass of water.
The usual dose depends on the person's age:
- Adults: 1 or 2 chewable tablets a day. Children: half to 1 tablet a day.
During treatment with Caldê, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine or tobacco should be avoided, as well as the ingestion of other calcium supplements, for a prolonged period.
Possible side effects
The most common adverse effects caused by the use of Caldê are mild gastrointestinal disturbances, such as gas and constipation. In addition, excessive doses of vitamin D can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, polyuria, nausea, vomiting and calcium deposits in the soft tissues, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmia and coma.
Who should not use
This remedy should not be used in people with allergies to calcium, vitamin D or any of the components of the formula. In addition, it should also not be used in people with large amounts of calcium in their blood or urine, kidney stones, excess vitamin D, who have bone changes due to excess phosphorus, severe kidney failure, sarcoidosis, bone cancer, immobilization by osteoporotic fractures and calcium deposits in the kidneys.
Calcium levels in blood and urine, as well as kidney function, should be monitored regularly during prolonged treatment with Caldê.
