{"product_id":"mastical-500-mg-calcium-90-chewable-tablets","title":"Mastical 500 mg Calcium 90 Chewable Tablets","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is Mastical 500 mg and what is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a medicine formulated with calcium carbonate, so it is used to \u003cstrong\u003etreat and prevent calcium deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also used as a supplement in the treatment of osteoporosis and as a chelator in hyperphosphatemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a handy \u003cstrong\u003epack containing 90 chewable tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWho it is intended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both adult and paediatric populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDirections for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the dosage should be determined by a doctor depending on the patient's pathology, the recommended dose is generally as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: initial; font-variant-ligatures: initial; font-variant-caps: initial; font-weight: initial; text-align: inherit;\"\u003eAdults: take 500 to 1500 mg of calcium per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren: take 500 to 1000 mg of calcium per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eContraindications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use Mastical 500 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn patients with kidney stones, diseases and\/or situations giving rise to hypercalcaemia and\/or hypercalciuria. Also in patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn conjunction with thiazide diuretics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSide effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all medicines, \u003cstrong\u003eMastical may cause side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, although this does not mean that all people will experience them. In this case, the following have been observed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare: hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare: milk-alkali syndrome, pruritus, exanthema, urticaria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eComposition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active substance in\u003cstrong\u003eMastical \u003c\/strong\u003eis 1250 mg calcium carbonate, equivalent to \u003cstrong\u003e500 mg calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e. The other excipients are: Xylitol (E967), Povidone, Isomalt (E 953), Flavouring (orange), Magnesium stearate, Sucralose (E955), Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eYour pharmacist's opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tablets of this medicine should be chewed or sucked, not swallowed directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the following should be considered before using this medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are taking levothyroxine, you should separate from taking calcium for at least 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are taking quinolones, you should take calcium 2 hours before or 6 hours after them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron, zinc or strontium ranelate preparations should be taken at least 2 hours before or after calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetracycline preparations should be taken at least two hours before or four to six hours after oral calcium intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat is the price of this medicine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can \u003cstrong\u003ebuy this medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e at a \u003cstrong\u003ediscount of 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the maximum allowed by law.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MASTICAL","offers":[{"title":"Default title","offer_id":43499587961009,"sku":"655837","price":4.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8829\/4065\/files\/mastical-500-mg-90-comprimidos-masticables_22cc0890-2294-4ef5-b465-5f53e43a4151.webp?v=1784346266","url":"https:\/\/farmaciasdirect-eu.myshopify.com\/products\/mastical-500-mg-calcium-90-chewable-tablets","provider":"Farmaciasdirect.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}