Calcium Carbonate Precipitated

Calcium Carbonate Precipitated: Description, Application and Features

Precipitated calcium carbonate is a pharmaceutical preparation that is used in medicine as an astringent, enveloping and antacid agent. It is a compound of calcium and carbonate, and is produced in Russia by the UfaKhimproekt company. Precipitated calcium carbonate has the international name "Calcium carbonate" and is also known under various synonyms, such as "Additive calcium", "Additive calcium", "Bartel drugs antacid tablets", "Vitacalcin", "Upsavit calcium" and others.

This drug is available in the form of a substance, both as a single-component product weighing 1 kg, and in other dosage forms. The main active substance of calcium carbonate is calcium carbonate itself.

Precipitated calcium carbonate has a wide range of applications in medicine. It is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions such as hyperacidity of gastric juice and gastrointestinal diseases, osteoporosis (including postmenopausal), rickets and caries in children, osteomalacia, tetany. It can also be used in cases of increased calcium needs, for example during pregnancy, breastfeeding or periods of rapid growth in children. In addition, the drug can be used as an aid for allergic reactions.

However, there are several contraindications to the use of precipitated calcium carbonate. It is not recommended for hypercalcemia (including hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D overdose and bone metastases), multiple myeloma, sarcoidosis, severe renal failure or hypercalciuria.

Side effects that may occur when taking precipitated calcium carbonate include dyspeptic symptoms such as epigastric pain, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation, as well as secondary increased gastric secretion and hypercalcemia.

It is also important to take into account possible interactions of precipitated calcium carbonate with other drugs. For example, it can reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, fluoride preparations and quinolone derivatives, and also increase the arrhythmogenic effect of digoxin. Vitamin D, in turn, can increase the absorption of calcium carbonate, and when used simultaneously with thiazide diuretics, hypercalcemia may occur.

It is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking precipitated calcium carbonate. They will be able to evaluate the indications for use of the drug, take into account all contraindications and possible interactions with other medications.

Precipitated calcium carbonate is an effective and widely used pharmaceutical drug. It has its own characteristics and limitations that should be taken into account when using it.