Maczorb Forte

Composition of Maczorb Forte

Maczorb Forte contains Calcium (146mg). It belongs to the Vitamin D / calcium supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Maczorb Forte

Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Calcium deficiency Maczorb Forte Tablet is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves
• cells
• muscle and heart. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

How Maczorb Forte works

Maczorb Forte Tablet helps in managing calcium deficiency by replenishing low calcium levels in the body. It provides the essential mineral required for the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Calcium also supports the proper functioning of muscles, nerves, and the heart. This medicine maintains adequate calcium levels, helps maintain normal body functions, and prevents complications associated with deficiency.

How to take Maczorb Forte

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Maczorb Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Maczorb Forte Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Maczorb Forte

Most side effects of Maczorb Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Maczorb Forte

Warnings and precautions

Do not take more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease.

Do not take Maczorb Forte if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined.

How to store Maczorb Forte

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Maczorb Forte

Maczorb Forte Tablet is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones. In general, it's best to take Maczorb Forte Tablet with food for better absorption. If you’re taking an iron supplement, don’t take it at the same time you take your calcium supplement. Each can interfere with the other’s absorption. Along with taking Maczorb Forte Tablet include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Drug class:

Vitamin D / calcium supplement

Chemical class:

Alkaline earth metal