CACIT 1000 mg Coated Tablet

Зміст інструкції

1. CACIT 500
   1. What is CACIT 500 and what is it used for
   2. What you need to know before taking CACIT 500
   3. How to take CACIT 500
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store CACIT 500
   6. Contents of the pack and other information
2. CACIT 1000
   1. What is CACIT 1000 and what is it used for
   2. What you need to know before you take CACIT 1000
   3. How to take CACIT 1000
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store CACIT 1000
   6. Contents of the pack and other information

CACIT 500

500 mg effervescent tablets
calcium

Read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine as it contains important
information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it could be harmful.
• If you get any side effects, even those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Contents of this leaflet:

• 1. What CACIT 500 is and what it is used for
• 2. What you need to know before you take CACIT 500
• 3. How to take CACIT 500
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store CACIT 500
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is CACIT 500 and what is it used for

CACIT 500 is a mineral supplement based on calcium carbonate.
CACIT 500 is used in adults and children:

• to treat and prevent calcium deficiency;
• in diseases where an increased intake of calcium is required.

2. What you need to know before taking CACIT 500

Do not take CACIT 500

• if you are allergic to calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if you are following a low-phosphate diet;
• if you suffer from hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood);
• if you suffer from hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine);
• if you suffer from kidney stones (calcium lithiasis);
• if you suffer from a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking CACIT 500.
In particular, talk to your doctor if:

• you suffer from kidney disorders;
• you suffer from heart disorders.

In case of prolonged treatments, the doctor may ask to periodically perform blood tests
to monitor calcium levels and kidney function.
Tell your doctor if you are taking antibiotics, diuretics and/or medicines or nutrients (such as milk) containing
calcium.

Other medicines and CACIT 500
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any
other medicine.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking:

• products containing vitamin D (in these cases the doctor may ask you to regularly check the dosage of calcium in the blood and urine);
• medicines for the heart belonging to the class of digitalis (this association requires regular monitoring by the doctor);
• antibiotics (medicines to fight infections): or quinolone derivatives such as ciprofloxacin and gemifloxacin (administration must take place at least 2 hours apart from that of CACIT); or tetracycline (administration must take place at least 3 hours apart from that of CACIT);
• thiazide diuretics for the treatment of high blood pressure;
• products based on sodium fluoride (e.g. products used for tooth decay) in this case it is advisable to space out the administrations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding with
breast milk, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
The doctor may recommend this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines
CACIT 500 does not impair the ability to drive vehicles and use machinery.

CACIT 500 contains:

• sorbitol (contained in the orange flavour):this medicine contains 1.36 mg of sorbitol per tablet;
• sunset yellow:may cause allergic reactions;
• sodium: this medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, i.e. essentially “sodium-free”;
• benzyl alcohol (contained in the orange flavour):this medicine contains 0.031 mg of benzyl alcohol per tablet. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.

3. How to take CACIT 500

Take this medicine following strictly the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. If you have
any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:

• in adults: 2 tablets a day (1 g per day);
• in children: 1-2 tablets a day (500 mg - 1 g/day), depending on age.

Method of administration:

• dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water;
• drink the solution immediately afterwards.

The duration of treatment will be established by the doctor.
Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
In case of prolonged immobilization accompanied by excess calcium in the blood or urine, the
treatment with CACIT 500 must be started only after resuming mobilization.

If you take more CACIT 500 than you should
If you take an excessive dose of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately or go to the
nearest hospital, where they will provide you with adequate care.
The symptomsof an excessive dose may be:

• thirst;
• excessive amount of urine (polyuria);
• polydipsia (excessive thirst);
• nausea;
• vomiting;
• dehydration;
• increased blood pressure;
• vasomotor disorders (e.g. hot flashes, sweating);
• constipation;
• milk-alkali syndrome;
• development of calcium deposits in a metastatic form.

In infants and children, these symptoms may be preceded by growth arrest.

If you forget to takeCACIT 500
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop takingCACIT 500
If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
During treatment with CACIT 500, the following side effects may occur.

• constipation;
• emission of air (flatulence);
• nausea.
• increased calcium levels in the blood (in case of prolonged treatment) which can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, thirst, even excessive, excessive urine production, changes in the electrocardiogram, increased blood pressure, body temperature disturbances (e.g. hot flashes, sweating).

Additional side effects in children
In infants and children, the following may also occur:

• growth retardation;
• reduced levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, please inform your
doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system
at https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse. By reporting side effects, you can help
provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store CACIT 500

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Keep the container tightly closed to protect the medicine from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pack after “Exp”. The expiry date
refers to the last day of that month.
Do not dispose of any medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of
medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What CACIT 500 contains

• The active ingredient is: calcium carbonate 1,250 mg (equivalent to 500 mg of calcium).
• The other ingredients are: citric acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, orange flavour (MK
• 500)(contains sorbitol (E420)and benzyl alcohol), sunset yellow (E110).

Description of the appearance of CACIT 500 and contents of the pack
Packof 20 effervescent tablets.
CAC IT 500 is available in a cardboard box, containing 2 tubesof polypropylene with a polyethylene cap,
containing 10 effervescent tablets.

Marketing Authorisation Holder
Theramex Ireland Limited
Kilmore House, Park Lane, Spencer Dock
D01 YE64, Dublin 1
Ireland

Manufacturer
Hermes Pharma Ges.m.b.H., Schwimmschulweg 1a 9400 Wolfsberg (Austria)

Other sources of information
More detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Italian Medicines Agency,
http://www.aifa.gov.it

CACIT 1000

1000 mg effervescent tablets
calcium

Read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine as it contains important
information for you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may be harmful.
• If you get any side effects, even those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Contents of this leaflet:

• 1. What CACIT 1000 is and what it is used for
• 2. What you need to know before you take CACIT 1000
• 3. How to take CACIT 1000
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store CACIT 1000
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is CACIT 1000 and what is it used for

CACIT 1000 is a mineral supplement based on calcium carbonate.
CACIT 1000 is used in adults:

• to treat and prevent calcium deficiency;
• in diseases where increased calcium intake is required.

2. What you need to know before you take CACIT 1000

Do not take CACIT 1000

• if you are allergic to calcium carbonate or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if you are following a low-phosphate diet;
• if you suffer from hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood);
• if you suffer from hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine);
• if you suffer from kidney stones (calcium lithiasis);
• if you suffer from a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure).

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking CACIT 1000.
In particular, talk to your doctor if:

• you suffer from kidney disorders;
• you suffer from heart disorders.

In case of prolonged treatments, your doctor may ask you to periodically undergo blood tests
to monitor calcium levels and kidney function.
Tell your doctor if you are taking antibiotics, diuretics and/or medicines or nutrients (such as milk) containing
calcium.

Children and adolescents
CACIT 1000 is not indicated in children.

Other medicines and CACIT 1000
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any
other medicine.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking:

• products containing vitamin D (in these cases the doctor may ask you to regularly check the dosage of calcium in the blood and urine);
• medicines for the heart belonging to the class of digitalis (this association requires regular monitoring by the doctor);
• antibiotics (medicines to fight infections): or quinolone derivatives such as ciprofloxacin and gemifloxacin (administration must be at least 2 hours apart from that of CACIT); or tetracycline (administration must be at least 3 hours apart from that of CACIT);
• thiazide diuretics for the treatment of high blood pressure;
• products based on sodium fluoride (e.g. products used for tooth decay) in this case it is advisable to space out the administrations.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.
The doctor may advise you to take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines
CACIT 1000 does not impair the ability to drive vehicles and use machinery.

CACIT 1000 contains:

• sorbitol (contained in orange flavour):this medicine contains 1.36 mg of sorbitol per tablet
• sunset yellow:p uò cause allergic reactions;
• sodium:this medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per tablet, i.e. essentially “sodium-free”; benzyl alcohol (contained in orange flavour):this medicine contains 0.031 mg of benzyl alcohol per tablet. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.

3. How to take CACIT 1000

Take this medicine following exactly the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist. If you have
any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:

• 1 tablet a day (1 g a day);

Method of administration:

• dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water;
• drink the solution immediately afterwards.

The duration of treatment will be established by your doctor.
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
In case of prolonged immobilisation accompanied by excess calcium in the blood or urine, treatment with CACIT 1000 should only be started when mobility is resumed.

If you take more CACIT 1000 than you should
If you take an excessive dose of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately, or go to the
nearest hospital, where they will provide you with appropriate care.
The symptomsof an excessive dose may be:

• thirst;
• excessive amount of urine (polyuria);
• polydipsia (excessive thirst);
• nausea;
• vomiting;
• dehydration;
• increased blood pressure;
• vasomotor disturbances (e.g. hot flushes, sweating);
• constipation;
• milk-alkali syndrome;
• development of calcium deposits in a metastatic form.

If you forget to takeCACIT 1000
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop takingCACIT 1000
If you have any doubts about using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
During treatment with CACIT 1000, the following side effects may occur:

• constipation;
• emission of air (flatulence);
• nausea;
• increased calcium values in the blood (in case of prolonged treatment) which can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, thirst, even excessive, excessive urine production, changes in the electrocardiogram, increased blood pressure, body temperature disorders (e.g. hot flashes, sweating).

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, even those not listed in this leaflet, tell your
doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly through the national
reporting system at https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse .

Error. Reference to invalid hyperlink.Reporting side effects can
help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store CACIT 1000

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Keep the container tightly closed to protect the medicine from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the pack after “Exp”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not dispose of any medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What CACIT 1000 contains

• The active ingredient is: calcium carbonate 2,500 mg (equivalent to 1,000 mg of calcium). The other ingredients are: citric acid, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, orange flavour (MK 500)(contains sorbitol (E420)and benzyl alcohol), sunset yellow (E110).

Description of the appearance of CACIT 1000 and contents of the pack
Packof 30 effervescent tablets
CACIT 1000 is presented in a cardboard box, containing 3tubes of propylene with a polyethylene cap,
of 10 effervescent tablets.

Marketing Authorisation Holder
Theramex Ireland Limited
Kilmore House, Park Lane, Spencer Dock
D01 YE64, Dublin 1
Ireland

Manufacturer
Hermes Pharma Ges.m.b.H., Schwimmschulweg 1a 9400 Wolfsberg (Austria)

Other sources of information
More detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Italian Medicines Agency,
http://www.aifa.gov.it