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What you should
know about
Sandocal^® 1000
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine, even it you have already been taking Sandocal^® 1000 for some time. If you have any questions or you are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
The name of your medicine is Sandocal^® 1000 and it contains calcium. This medicine is taken to slow down or stop calcium loss from bones in osteoporosis. It is also taken to treat calcium deficiency.
Things to remember about Sandocal^® 1000
| Make sure it is safe for you to take Sandocal^® 1000 (see inside leaflet)*
| Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Never change the dose yourself.
| Sandocal^® 1000 may produce side-effects. You can find more information inside this leaflet.**
| If you start to take any other medicine make sure your doctor knows.
| Keep your medicine away from children.
| You will find more about your medicine inside this leaflet.

Your medicine is called Sandocal^® 1000 It contains calcium and is taken to slow down or stop loss of calcium from bones in osteoporosis. It is also taken to treat people who do not get enough calcium in their diet or who have low levels in their body.
*Before taking your medicine
Have you ever suffered from:
Kidney stones or had any other kidney problems? 
Have you ever taken medicine to lower calcium levels or have you ever been told that your blood calcium level is high?
Are you taking any diuretics (water tablets)?
Are you taking any oral tetracycline antibiotics?
Do you suffer from phenylketonuria?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Taking your medicine
It is important to take your medicine correctly. Adults (including the elderly) can take up to 1-2 Sandocal® 1000 tablets a day and children 1 per day. However take only the amount directed by your doctor. The label will tell you how much to take and how often. If it does not or you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Sandocal® 1000 tablets must be dissolved in 1/3-1/2 tumbler full of water.
If you forget to take a dose take another as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose, then go on as before.
Overdose: if you accidentally take too many tablets tell you doctor.

**After taking your medicine
Most peep who are prescribed Sandocal^® 1000 will benefit from taking it but a few people can be upset by it. If you suffer from any of the following tell your doctor:
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting (feeling hi being sick)
Thirst
Passing water more frequently
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
Bone pain
Muscle weakness
Drowsiness
Confusion
Storing your medicine
Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it, as your medicine could harm them. Make sure it is kept in a cool, dry place with the lid kept firmly on, keep the tablets in the original container to prevent tablets from getting damp.
If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return any leftover medicine to your pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.

What's in your medicine
Sandocal^® 1000 tablets contain 2.327 mg calcium lactate gluconate and 1.75 mg calcium carbonate providing 1 g of elemental calcium .The tablets are write, round. citrus flavoured and contain the artificial sweetener aspartame.
Further information
REMEMBER: This medicine is only for you. Never give it to anyone else.
This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine, and the information given applies only to Sandocal^® 1000. If you have any questions or you are unsure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Sandocal^® is a registered Trade Mark.
Sandocal^® 1000 is a Trade Mark.
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
Frimley Business Park
Frimley , Camberley
Surrey GU16 5SG
PL 0101/5043R
Sandoz Products (Ireland) Limited
Airton Road, Tallaght
Ireland
PA 13/32/1