What is Polcalex used for?

Drug Polcalmex is an oral solution of orange syrup containing calcium in the form of organic salts (Calcium glucionate and calcium lactobionate). The drug is used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency.

Calcium is an important mineral for human development. Some uses of calcium can be mentioned:
Keeping an essential role in the process of forming and regenerating bone tissue, stimulating the development of bones and joints, neuromuscular transmission; Contributes in blood clotting, regulation of muscle contractions; Affects the maintenance of electrolyte balance and helps the regulation mechanism work more correctly; Supports the secretion and activation of hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters, the permeability of cell membranes, blood vessels, and the movement of salt and water in the intestines. Therefore, proactively preventing and treating calcium deficiency is extremely necessary. There are many calcium supplements on the market and one of them is Polcalmex.
In 1 bottle of Polcalmex 150ml medicine contains: 44.1g Calcium glubionate, 9.6g Calcium lactobionate and excipients just enough. The uses of the drug Polcalmex:
Restore muscle contraction ability, reduce calcium deficiency; Affects the closure of the endothelium, reducing the degree of edema and allergic reactions; Stimulating the secretion of Calcitonin, a neuromodulator and Beta-Endorphin with antidepressant and analgesic effects; Increases physical activity, stops parathyroid hormone secretion and reduces plasma phosphate concentration.

Polcalmex 150ml can be taken directly without dilution. Users can refer to the drug route as follows:
Prophylactic dose for calcium deficiency:
Children <2 years old: Take as prescribed by the doctor; Children from 2-11 years old: Take 2.5 - 5ml/time, divided into 2 times/day; Children from 12-17 years old: Drink 5-10ml/time, divided 2-3 times/day; Adults: Drink 15ml/time, divided 1-3 times/day. Dosage for treatment of calcium deficiency:
Children <2 years old: Take as prescribed by a doctor; Children from 2-11 years old: Take 2.5 - 5ml/time, divided into 3 times/day; Children from 12-17 years old: Drink 5-10ml/time, divided 3-5 times/day; Adults: Drink 15ml/time, divided 3-5 times/day.

However, long-term treatment with Polcalmex 150ml can cause increased calcium in the blood and urine. Taking high doses of the drug can lead to gastrointestinal upset.
Very rarely in cases of hypercalcemia (unless renal function is impaired), the following symptoms may signal the possibility of hypercalcemia:
Nausea and vomiting; Constipation; Anorexia; Stomachache; Bone pain; Thirsty; Polyuria ; Muscle weakness; Drowsiness and confusion. If during the use of Polcalmex any side effects appear, please inform a qualified doctor or pharmacist to receive appropriate assistance.

Polcalmex 150ml should not be used in the following cases:
Increased urinary calcium; Progressive renal failure; Hypercalcemia; People who are sensitive to any ingredient in the drug (especially organic salts of calcium). Other special notes:
Polcalmex should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of Fructose intolerance, Sucrose - Isomaltase deficiency, Glucose - Galactose malabsorption; The drug Polcalmex can cause side effects in diabetics; Should be used with caution in patients with kidney stones, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, sarcoid granulomatosis; In addition to taking medication, patients can still get calcium through their diet.

Due to the interaction reaction, users should be cautious when combining Polcalmex with the following drugs:
Thiazide diuretics can reduce calcium excretion, vitamin D and increase calcium absorption; Fluorine compounds, sulfonamides and cardiac glycosides: increased effect when used with Polcalmex. To be able to take all medications effectively, the patient should inform the doctor about the medications they are taking.
Polcalmex has the advantage of effective prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency. The drug is produced and prepared in the form of oral syrup, which is very convenient for children. However, users need to be careful when using the drug for certain subjects, including pregnant women and nursing mothers.