Therapeutic Indications This drug contains calcium. It is for: - Lack of calcium during pregnancy, breast-feeding and periods of growth, - In supportive treatment of bone decalcifications in the elderly, or after menopause, corticosteroids, prolonged immobilization after resumption of mobility. Contraindications Do not take OSSOPAN 600mg coated tablet in the following cases: · if you are allergic to one of its components. · if you suffer from severe kidney failure · hypercalcemia (abnormally high level of calcium in the blood) · hypercalciuria (high level of calcium in the urine) · kidney stones · prolonged immobilization accompanied by hypercalcaemia and / or hypercalciuria: calcium should be administered only at the resumption of mobility, · children younger than 6 years due to pharmaceutical form. IF IN DOUBT IT IS ADVISABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Cautions Excessive amounts of calcium can be dangerous. Not to be used for a prolonged period of time without doctors permission. Precautions for use In case of prolonged treatment or renal insufficiency (kidney failure), it is necessary to have the calcium level in the urine checked and to have the calcium and phosphorus levels checked in the blood: consult your doctor regularly. IF IN DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE. Interaction with other drugs Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take or have recently taken any other drug, including any non-prescription drugs. Pregnancy and breast feeding This drug can only be used during pregnancy following advice from your doctor. If you discover that you’re pregnant during the treatment, consult your doctor who is the only person who can judge whether the drug should be continued. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drugs. Dosage Suitable for adults and children over the age of 6 years old. Adults: 8 tablets per day. For children over 6 years of age: 4-6 tablets per day depending on doctor’s advice. How to use Orally. Swallow tablets with a glass of water. Side effects Like all drugs OSSOPAN 600mg tablets can cause side effects (this will not affect everyone): - risk of an increase in calcium levels in the blood and urine. - abdominal pain, constipation, nausea. - itching, urticaria, skin outbreak. If you notice side effects that are not mentioned here, or if certain side effects become more severe, please consult your doctor or pharmacist. Composition Active Ingredient: Total bone extract (expressed as dry matter) (anhydrous ossein-hydroxyapatite complex) * 600 mg Per coated tablet. *(321Mg of hydroxyapatite: calcium: 129Mg or 3.24mmol. Other ingredients: Potato starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica. Coating: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 6000, yellow iron oxide, talc.