CALCIUM carbonate, eq. 500mg Ca, chewable tab.
STD
DORACALC5TC
Valid Article
Account code:
60000
HS Code:
300490
Last Updated on:
20/06/2025, 22:01:41
Former
Code(s):
DORACALC1C-
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A12AA04
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
Thermosensitive codes are defined for storage and transportation temperature requirements of the products.
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Therapeutic Action
Calcium supplement
Indications
Treatment of rickets/osteomalacia
Treatment of osteoporosis
Calcium supplementation in pregnant adolescents
Calcium supplementation in all pregnant women with low calcium intake AND at high risk of pre-eclampsia.
Instructions for use
Tablets may be chewed or sucked.
The 500 mg tablets can be replaced by the 600 mg tablets in case of shortage.
To be used in combination with vitamin D3 (colecalciferol) at the start of the rickets treatment.
Storage
Below 25ºC - Protect from humidity