Adcal Tutti Frutti Chewable 100 Tablets 1500MG

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults, elderly and children: 2 tablets daily, ideally one tablet taken in the morning and one in the evening, just before, during or straight after a meal.

Adcal tablets should be chewed. Do not swallow whole.

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.

Do not take Adcal:

• If you are allergic to calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have a higher than normal level of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia).
• If you have very high levels of calcium in your urine (severe hypercalciuria).
• If you have severe kidney failure and are not being treated by renal dialysis.
• If you have kidney stones.
• If you have osteoporosis due to long-term immobility.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Adcal.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

• have higher than normal levels of calcium in your urine (mild to moderate hypercalciuria).
• have mild to moderate problems with your kidneys.
• 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.

Other medicines and Adcal

Tell your doctor if you are taking calcium supplements or antacids for indigestion, digitalis drugs (e.g. 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.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Adcal with food
This medicine should not be taken within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach and rhubarb), phosphate (e.g. bran), or phytic acid (e.g. whole cereals).

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
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.
In pregnancy or when breastfeeding, Adcal should only be used under medical supervision.

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.