Calorate 400: Calcium Supplement for Bone Health

Calorate 400 is a calcium supplement designed to address calcium deficiency states, prevent negative calcium balance, and serve as an adjunct in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

How Calorate 400 Works (Mode of Action)

Calorate 400 provides calcium in the form of a calcium salt. Calcium is an essential mineral vital for many bodily functions, including the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. By supplementing calcium, Calorate 400 helps to ensure adequate calcium levels in the body, which is crucial for overall skeletal health and to prevent conditions related to calcium deficiency.

Key Indications & Benefits

• Calcium Deficiency States: Prevents and treats conditions where the body lacks sufficient calcium.
• Negative Calcium Balance: Helps restore a healthy balance of calcium in the body.
• Osteoporosis: Used as an adjunct (in addition to other treatments) in the prevention and management of this bone-weakening disease.

Dosage & Administration

Calorate 400 should be taken with food.

• Adult Dose: As an addition to the daily diet, 2-3 tablets are usually recommended with a meal.

Always consult a registered physician for medication use.

Important Considerations & Warnings

It is crucial to discuss your full medical history with your doctor before taking Calorate 400.

Contraindications: Calorate 400 is contraindicated in individuals with:

• Kidney stones
• Kidney disease
• Increased activity of the parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
• High amount of calcium in urine (hypercalciuria)
• High amount of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)
• Extreme loss of body water (severe dehydration)

Side Effects: Common side effects of Calcium Orotate include:

• Bloating and swelling in the abdomen. Infrequently, the following may occur:
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Increased thirst/urination

Precautions: Exercise caution if you have:

• An allergy to calcium orotate.
• Kidney disease or a history of kidney stones.
• Little or no stomach acid (achlorhydria).
• Disease of the pancreas.
• A certain lung disease called sarcoidosis.
• Difficulty absorbing nutrition from food (malabsorption syndrome).

Pregnancy & Lactation: While not explicitly mentioned, calcium supplementation is often recommended during pregnancy and lactation. However, consult your physician to determine the appropriate dosage and assess any potential risks based on your individual health needs.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children.