CCM Tablet is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKleine Pharmaceuticals Limited. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin D and calcium deficiency in the elderly. This tablet is highly soluble in water and also offers highly bioavailable calcium. The role of calcium in the body is very important. If there is lower calcium level in the blood, the body starts taking calcium from the bones, thereby weakening bones. This tablet helps to maintain the bone structure. This medicine is also used to treat osteoporosis patients who are at risk of vitamin D and calcium deficiency.

Ingredients:

• Calcium citrate Malate

• Cholecalciferol ( Vitamin D3 )

• Folic acid

Mechanism Of Action:

CCM Tablet is highly soluble in water and also offers highly bioavailable calcium. It works by slowing down the process of old bone growth, which provide the bone forming cells.

Uses:

• Keep the bones strong

• Increases calcium absorption and strengthen bones

• This tablet is beneficial for pregnant and lactating women

• Helpful for post menopausal women

• Osteoporosis

• Osteomalacia

• Fractures

• For normal functioning of nerve, cells, muscle and bone.

• Increase phosphorus absorption.

Side effects:

These side effects may commonly occur when using this table. If any of these side effects worsen, you should to consult with your doctor

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Headaches

• Hair loss

• Heartburn

• Nausea

• Stomach pain

• Indigestion

• Vomiting

• Swellings of joints

Rarely, the use of this tablet may cause the following side effects:

• Accumulation of calcium in kidney

• Chest pain

• Black stool

• Difficulty in passing urine

• Eye pain

• Gas formation

• Itching

• Infection

• Muscle cramps

• Toothache

The following severe side effects may also occur when using this tablet

• Blurred vision

• Kidney stone

• Increased blood calcium level

• Severe allergic reactions

• Difficulty in breathing

• Difficulty in swallowing

Overdose:

In case of high level of calcium, the therapy with thiazides diuretics ,CCM, lithium, cardiac glycosides and vitamin A should be discontinued. Emptying of the stomach is preferred in that type of patients.

Symptoms of an overdose of CCM:

If you use too much of this tablet, it could lead to dangerous level in your body. In that case symptoms of an overdose may include:

• Abnormally high levels of vitamins

• Bone pain

• Abnormal production of urine

• Coma

• Constipation

• Deposition of excessive calcium in the kidney

• Fatality

• Fatigue

• Kidney damage

• High level of calcium

• Kidney stone

• Stomach pain

• Muscle weakness

• Irregular heartbeat

• Excessive thirst

Precautions while using this tablet:

Before you start using this tablet, tell your doctor of your medical and health history or any of the following.

• Dental or jaw- bone problems

• Food pipe disorders

• Kidney disease

• High blood calcium

• Low blood calcium

• Smoker

• Ulcers

Pregnancy – This tablet is known to be safe during pregnancy. Pregnant woman should not use a daily dose of more than 1500 mg of calcium and 600 I.U. Vitamin D3.

If breastfeeding – This Tablet is safe for use in woman who are pregnant.

Alcohol – Try to limit drinking alcohol with this tablet. Consumption of alcohol may cause bone weakness.

Interactions with CCM Tablet:

When two or more medicines are taken at the same time, it can change how the medicine work and also increase the risk of side effects. Following are the list of some medicine which may cause drug Interactions.

• Corticosteroids

• Anti seizure drug

• Thiazide diuretics

• Ion exchange resins

• Oxalic acid and phytic acid

• Cardiac glycosides

• Quinolone Antibiotics

• Levothyroxine

• Tetracyclines

Packages And Strength:

Packages: contains 30 tablets in a bottle.

Strength: per tablet contains

             Calcium citrate- 250mg

             Cholecalciferol ( Vitamin D3 )- 100mg

             Folic acid – 50mcg.

CCM Tablet dosage:

Recommend dose- one tablet per day with or without milk or as directed by the physician.

Frequently Asked Question:

1) Can this capsule be used in pregnancy?

Yes. It can be used in pregnancy

2) Is this capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Yes. It can be used during breastfeeding.

3) How long I need to use this tablet?

You can take it for 3months or as directed by the physician.

4) How often I should to use CCM Tablet ?

You can take it once in a day or as directed by the physician.

5) Should I use this tablet after food?

  Yes. It should be taken after meal.

6) Is it safe to drive while using this sachet?

Yes. It is safe during driving.

7) Is this medicine addictive?

No. This is not a habit forming medicine. This is safe for you.

8) Can I stop it immediately?

Yes. But do not consume this medicine for long time.

9) CCM Tablet used in osteoporosis and Rickets?

Yes. These are the among most common reported use ofthis tablet

Overdose Of This Tablet :

1) Do not use for longer time.

2) Do not give medicine to other people

3) It may cause poisoning and serious side effects.

4) Please consult to your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Storage:

• Store at room temperature
• Avoid from direct heat
• Do not freeze
• Do not discarded in the environment.

It’s all about CCM tablet.