What is Clipoxid 300 used for?

Clipoxid 300 belongs to the group of calcium supplements, used for cases such as children, the elderly, pregnant / lactating women, people at high risk of osteoporosis,... Before using medication, users need to carefully read the instructions and follow the instructions on the dosage recommended by the doctor.

Clipoxid 300 is a medicine to help supplement calcium for subjects prone to deficiency of this mineral, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with malabsorption after gastric surgery, people with osteoporosis, molluscum contagiosum. bones or rickets.
Main ingredients: Calcium lactate pentahydrate (300mg content). Other active ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Crospovidone and Silicon dioxide (just enough for one tablet).

2.1 Mechanism of action of the calcium lactate pentahydrate ingredient The calcium lactate pentahydrate ingredient in Clipoxid 300 is a derivative of the mineral element calcium, which is absorbed mainly from the small intestine through active transport and absorption diffusion. motion. Normally, about one-third of calcium intake is absorbed by the body, but it will vary based on the condition of the small intestine as well as the patient's diet.
Calcium absorption tends to increase when the body is deficient or is in a period of requiring a large source of calcium, such as children of growing age, the elderly, pregnant women or children. suck. Excess calcium will be excreted by the kidneys, while bile, pancreatic juice and feces will perform the function of eliminating unabsorbed calcium. Small amounts of calcium are also lost through the skin, hair, sweat and nails. In addition, calcium can also cross the placenta in the womb or distribute into breast milk.
2.2 Indications for use of Clipoxid 300 Drugs Clipoxid 300 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Supplement the amount of calcium needed by the body, especially in people who need high calcium requirements such as children. developing age, people with osteoarthritis, the elderly and weak, pregnant or postpartum women. Helps provide calcium to strengthen bones and keep teeth strong. Helps to improve the recovery of joints in the elderly, patients with rickets or osteoporosis. Support treatment for children with anorexia, growth retardation, rickets, malnutrition. Helps prevent osteoporosis in patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy. 2.3 Uses of the drug Clipoxid 300 Calcium is an extracellular ion that plays an extremely important role in many biological processes in the human body, including the release of neurotransmitters, stimulation of neurons. , muscle contraction, coagulation and membrane preservation. The addition of calcium through the drug Clipoxid 300 along with the combination of providing calcium from food sources in the diet can significantly reduce the risk of calcium deficiency for the body. This also helps the tissues as well as the vital organs in the body to function properly.
For children, adults and the elderly, Clipoxid 300 helps to supplement calcium for bones, promote the process of joining and assembling calcium into bones to strengthen the health of bones and joints. The main ingredient calcium lactate pentahydrate in the drug helps bring about the following specific effects to children, adults and the elderly, including:
In children: Helps increase bone mass and length, thereby promote children's overall height development. In adults: Helps prevent the risk of calcium deficiency leading to consequences such as loss of bone density, osteoporosis, and bone deficiency, especially for people over 45 years old. Therefore, the use of clipoxid 300 can help strengthen the musculoskeletal system for adults in old age, thereby significantly preventing fractures. In the elderly: As an adjuvant measure, it helps to improve the degree of osteoporosis and prevent the risk of osteoporosis fractures. For pregnant women
Pregnant women can use Clipoxid 300 according to the doctor's recommendation to provide enough calcium for the body, and at the same time give this mineral to help form and promote growth. musculoskeletal system for the fetus. If during pregnancy, the mother's body does not receive the necessary amount of calcium, the child will be born with growth retardation, low birth weight, hair loss or growth retardation,...
For those who are using it Long-term corticosteroids
Patients who have to take long-term corticosteroid therapy may experience local effects, the most serious being secondary osteoporosis. Therefore, Clipoxid 300 is often recommended for these people to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis or other bone health risks.

3.1 Dosage of clipoxid 300 The dose of clipoxid 300 will be prescribed based on the age and health status of each subject, specifically:
Adults and the elderly: Take 300 - 600mg / day (equivalent to 1-2 tablets / day, divided 1-2 times / day). Children 3 years and older: Take 300mg / day (equivalent to 1 tablet / day). Pregnant and lactating women: Take from 0.9 - 1.2g / day (equivalent to 3-4 tablets / day, divided 2-3 times / day). People with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure: Should adjust or use the dose as prescribed by the doctor. The dosage of Clipoxid 300 mentioned above is for reference only. To find out what dose is right for you, talk to your doctor.
3.2 How to use Clipoxid 300 Because Clipoxid 300 is made in the form of tablets, so doctors often recommend that patients take it by mouth whole with filtered water. You should take with a meal or after a meal to ensure the best absorption of the drug, because at this time, the concentration of gastric acid tends to increase, making it easier for the drug to be dissolved.
In addition, users should also avoid taking the drug with alcohol and other stimulants, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients in the medicine. You should also take the medicine regularly according to the schedule recommended by your doctor to ensure that you receive the full effects and effectiveness of the treatment.

4.1 How to handle an overdose of clipoxid 300 An overdose of calcium lactate pentahydrate can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, extreme thirst, headache, increased blood urea or dizzy. In addition, calcium can accumulate in tissues, arteries and kidneys, causing increased blood cholesterol levels. Besides, an overdose of the drug can also slow down or arrhythmia.
To manage clipoxid 300 overdose, patients need to reduce calcium to a minimum and immediately correct electrolyte imbalance or dehydration. Severe hypercalcaemia should be treated aggressively with intravenous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride or loop diuretics to increase urinary calcium excretion.
If the above measures are not successful, the doctor may prescribe plicamycin, bisphosphonate, corticosteroid replacement or parenteral calcitonin in the overdose of calcium. However, the use of phosphate infusion solutions should be avoided because of the potential risk of metastatic calcification. In severe cases, calcium overdose can be removed by peritoneal dialysis.
In addition, people with symptoms of an overdose of clipoxid 300 should also avoid direct sunlight. Patients with renal/hepatic impairment require special care when treating drug overdose.
4.2 What to do when you miss a dose of clipoxid 300 In case you miss a dose, you need to take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is too close to the time for your next dose, it is best to skip the missed dose and continue taking it as scheduled. Avoid taking a double dose on your own to make up for the missed dose as this can lead to the risk of overdosing.

Before taking Clipoxid 300, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and note some of the following information:
5.1 Contraindications to using Clipoxid 300 Clipoxid 300 should not be used in the following cases:
People who are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients / active ingredients of the drug. People with hypercalciuria or blood calcium, excess vitamin D, severe kidney failure, hyperparathyroidism, tumors that deplete calcium (metastatic bone cancer, plasma cell tumor), osteoporosis due to lack of exercise. Persons being treated with cardiac glycosides (eg, digoxin). 5.2 Some notes when using Clipoxid 300 When treating with high doses of Clipoxid 300 (especially in children), it is necessary to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood as well as the amount excreted in the urine. If plasma calcium exceeds 105 – 110 mg/l or urinary excretion exceeds 5 mg/kg, treatment with clipoxid 300 should be stopped immediately.
For infants with hypokalemia, the drug should be used with caution to prevent further reduction in potassium levels. In addition, patients with impaired kidney function, sarcoidosis or heart disease should also be careful when using clipoxid 300 calcium supplements.
5.3 Side effects when using Clipoxid 300 After using clipoxid 300 , patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Digestive disturbances, including flatulence, constipation or nausea. Changes in calcium levels in the blood and urinary tract, leading to hives, rashes or widespread acne on the skin. Hypotension, dizziness or peripheral vasodilation. Sweating. Acute cardiac dysfunction, arrhythmia. Occurrence of blood clots. However, these side effects do not occur to most people taking Clipoxid 300. If you notice any noticeable symptoms after taking the medicine, you should immediately tell your doctor or go to the hospital. nearest hospital for assistance.

Clipoxid 300 should be stored in a dry, clean, cool place, avoiding contact with dirt, mold and bacteria. In addition, you should also keep the medicine in a place away from direct sunlight or an area with a temperature above 30 degrees Celsius to help preserve the quality of the medicine.
Keep the medicine out of reach of small children and pets. When you do not use or want to dispose of the drug, you need to dispose of it in the right place, avoid putting it in the drain or toilet without a doctor's prescription.