CALCIRETARD gastro-resistant dragees, calcium aspartate tablets
Calciretard® contains the active ingredient aspartate. Aspartate (= chelate of the amino acid aspartic acid) has a high affinity for the intracellular space, which promotes the active transport of calcium into the cell. This property causes calcium to be permanently fixed in the cell.
Areas calcium aspartate tablets of application
Prevention of a calcium deficiency when there is an increased need (e.g. pregnancy and breastfeeding) and to support osteoporosis therapy.
calcium aspartate tablets Composition
1 gastro-resistant film-coated tablet contains:
Medicinally active ingredients:
175 mg calcium bis-(DL-hydrogen aspartate)
175 mg calcium bis-(L-hydrogen aspartate)
Other ingredients:
Magnesium stearate, partial glycerides, carmellose, talc, titanium dioxide, macrogol, gum arabic, sorbitol, cellacefat
Dosage calcium aspartate tablets and instructions for use
Unless otherwise prescribed, take 3 x 2 to 3 x 3 film-coated tablets daily according to the severity of the symptoms or the increased need. The enteric-coated film-coated tablets should not be sucked. They are to be taken whole with some liquid, preferably between meals.