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What you should
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine, even it you have already been taking 
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Sandocal 
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1000 for some time. If you have any questions or you are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
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The name of your medicine is 
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Sandocal 1000 
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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.
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Things to remember about Sandocal 1000    
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Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Never change the dose yourself.
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If you start to take any other medicine make sure your doctor knows.
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Keep your medicine away from children.
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You will find more about your medicine inside this leaflet.
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Your medicine is called 
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Sandocal 
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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.
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Before taking your medicine
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Have you ever suffered from:
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Kidney stones or had any other kidney problems? 
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If the answer is yes to any of these questions tell your doctor or pharmacist.
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Taking your medicine
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It is important to take your medicine correctly. Adults (including the elderly) can take up to 1-2 
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Sandocal 
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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.
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Sandocal 
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1000 tablets must be dissolved in 1/3-1/2 tumbler full of water.
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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.
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Overdose
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: if you accidentally take too many tablets tell you doctor.
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*After taking your medicine
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Most peep who are prescribed 
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Sandocal 
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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:
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Constipation
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Storing your medicine
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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.
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If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return any leftover medicine to your pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.
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What's in your medicine
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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.
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Further information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine, and the information given applies only to 
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Sandocal
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 1000. If you have any questions or you are unsure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Sandocal 
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Sandocal 1000 
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is a Trade Mark.
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Sandoz Pharmaceuticals PL 0101/5043R Sandoz Products (Ireland) Limited PA 13/32/1 <FIGURE></FIGURE>
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