Titralac

Generic Name: Calcium carbonate
Product Name: Titralac

Indication

Calcium carbonate is used for symptom relief in:

• Dyspepsia;
• Peptic ulcer disease;
• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease;

Other uses include:

• Calcium supplementation;
• A phosphate binder in patients with chronic renal failure.

Action

The calcium carbonate component of Titralac acts by neutralising the hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach.

Dose advice

Antacid

As an antacid calcium carbonate should only be taken for symptomatic relief i.e. when symptoms occur or are expected.

Doses should be taken between meals and at bedtime.

Titralac is most effective if taken 1-3 hours after meals.

Phosphate binding in renal impairment

420-3000 mg with food with a total dose of up to 9000 mg per day.

Renal impairment

In patients with moderate to severe renal impairment there is an increased risk of hypercalcemia and calcium carbonate should be used cautiously in these patients.

Calcium carbonate is safe to use during pregnancy

Adults

• Chew or suck 1-2 tablets as needed;
• No more than 19 tablets should be consumed in a 24-hour period.

Children over 6

• Chew 1 tablet as needed;
• No more than 9 tablets should be consumed in a 24-hour period.

Schedule

Unscheduled

Common side effects

• Belching;
• Flatulence;
• Abdominal distension.

Uncommon side effects

• Elevated calcium levels;
• Low phosphate levels;
• Kidney stones;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Irritability;
• Weakness.

For further information talk to your doctor.