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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Calax
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Calax uses
- Description
- Clinical pharmacology
- Indications and usage
- Contraindications
- Warnings
- Warning
- Precautions
- Adverse reactions
- Drug interactions
- Overdosage
- Dosage and administration
- How supplied
- Storage
DESCRIPTION
Calax is a dark grey, oval, film-coated tablet, debossed "TL012". Each dark grey film-coated tablet for oral administration contains:
| Supplement Facts Servings per Bottle: 90 |
| Serving Size: 1 Tablet Each Tablet Contains: %DV Adults only |
| Calax Sodium 50 mg 15% Folic Acid 1 mg 250% Iron (carbonyl iron) 90 mg 15% Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 12 mcg 15% Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 120 mg 15% |
Inactive Ingredients:
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Di Calcium Phosphate, TriPotassium Citrate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Acacia, Povidone K30, Croscarmellose Sodium, Fumed Silica, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Dextrin, Dextrose, Lecithin, and Sodium Citrate.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Oral iron is absorbed most efficiently when administered between meals. Iron is critical for normal hemoglobin synthesis to maintain oxygen transport, energy production and proper function of cells. Adequate amounts of iron are necessary for effective erythropoiesis. Iron also serves as a cofactor of several essential enzymes, including cytochromes, which are involved in electron transport. Folic acid is required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis. Folic acid is the precursor of tetrahydrofolic acid, which is involved as a cofactor for transformylation reactions in the biosynthesis of purines and thymidylates of nucleic acids. Deficiency of folic acid may account for the defective deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis that leads to megaloblast formation and megaloblastic macrocytic anemias. Vitamin B12 is essential to growth, cell reproduction, hematopoiesis, nucleic acid, and myelin synthesis. Deficiency may result in megaloblastic anemia or pernicious anemia.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Calax is indicated for the treatment of all anemias that are responsive to oral iron therapy. These include: hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic and/or acute blood loss, metabolic disease, post-surgical convalescence, and dietary needs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemolytic anemia, hemochromatosis, and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.
WARNINGS
Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.
Warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.PRECAUTIONS
General
Take 2 hours after meals. Do not exceed recommended dose. Discontinue use if symptoms of intolerance appear. The type of anemia and underlying cause or causes should be determined before starting therapy with Calax tablets. Ensure Hgb, Hct, reticulocyte count are determined before starting therapy and periodically thereafter during prolonged treatment. Periodically review therapy to determine if it needs to be continued without change or if a dose change is indicated.
Folic Acid
Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. Pernicious anemia should be excluded before using these products since folic acid may mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use
Dosing for elderly patients should be cautious. Due to the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy, dosing should start at the lower end of the dosing range.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include GI irritation, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and dark stools. Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient. Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Prescriber should be aware of a number of iron/drug interactions, including antacids, tetracyclines, or fluoroquinolones.
OVERDOSAGE
Symptoms: Abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis, anuria, CNS damage, coma, convulsions, death, dehydration, diffuse vascular congestion, hepatic cirrhosis, hypotension, hypothermia, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tarry stools, melena, hematemesis, tachycardia, hyperglycemia, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude, seizures, and shock.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
One tablet daily or as directed by a physician.
NOTICE:Contact with moisture can discolor or erode the tablet. Do not chew tablet.
HOW SUPPLIED
Calax is packaged in bottles of 90 tablets.
Product Code: 13811-012-90
STORAGE
Store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).
Dispense in a tight container with a child-resistant closure.
Call your doctor about side effects. You may report side effects by calling 888 9 TRIGEN (888-987-4436).
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Rx Only
All prescriptions using this product shall be pursuant to statutes as applicable. This is not an Orange Book product. There are no implied or explicit claims on therapeutic equivalence.
Manufactured For:
TRIGEN Laboratories, Inc., Sayreville, NJ 08872
www.trigenlab.com
Rev. 07/13
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References
- Dailymed."SURFAK STOOL SOFTENER (DOCUSATE CALCIUM) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [CHATTEM, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Calax?Depending on the reaction of the Calax after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Calax not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Calax addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Calax, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Calax consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Calax useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
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What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Calax is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
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| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology