Calcium carbonate 1500mg tabs/BOT-100

General description:
Calcium Carbonate 1500 mg/tablet, 100 tabs/bottle
Calcium supplement for pregnant women.

Technical specifications:
Each tablet contains:
Calcium carbonate 1500 mg which is equivalent to 600 mg/tablet elemental Calcium

Labelling Units of Measure
mg:milligram.

Applicable references:
WHO Guideline: Calcium supplementation in pregnant women

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/85120/9789241505376_eng .pdf;jsessionid=05B86BB81DD0B9D8AF6B312CD446CBBA?sequence=1

Therapeutic class:
Nutritional product , vitamins & minerals

Indications:
Calcium supplementation as part of the antenatal care for the prevention of preeclampsia and high blood pressure among pregnant women. Calcium supplementation is recommended for all women in their last trimester of pregnancy, particularly those at higher risk of hypertension, based on the WHO Guideline: Calcium supplementation in pregnant women 

Applicable reference:
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/85120/9789241505376_eng .pdf;jsessionid=05B86BB81DD0B9D8AF6B312CD446CBBA?sequence=1

Dosage, instruction for use
To be taken with meals. Preferably taken away from iron containing supplements.

Shelf life:
3 years 

Guideline for Use:
WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience. World Health Organization 2016 
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/250796/1/9789241549912-eng.pdf? ua=1

Dispensing Instructions 
Dispense in original packaging. Do not repack.

Packaging and labelling:
Refer to UNICEF Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals, 
www.unicef.org/supply/index_52844.html

Packed in a tamper-evident high-density polyethylene bottle with cap
Storage and transport conditions:
Do not store above 30 degrees C. Protect from moisture. Keep out of the reach and sight of children
Keep out of reach and sight of children

Shelf life:
24 months minimum 

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