Tablets
Food supplement and growth promoter
General tonic
COMPOSITION
1 g tablets: Calcium carbonate 133.3 mg; Calcium phosphate (contains 65.6 mg P) 266.6 mg; Calcium gluconate 200 mg; Vitamin D3 100 IU; Excipients (starch, aerosil, lactose, PVP K30, CMC, talcum, magnesium stearate, avicel) up to 1000 mg
2.5 g tablets: Calcium carbonate 333.25 mg; calcium phosphate (contains 65.6 mg P) 666.50 mg; Calcium gluconate 500 mg; Vitamin D3 250 IU; Excipients (starch, aerosil, lactose, PVP K30, CMC, talcum, magnesium stearate, avicel) ad 2500 mg
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION
Calcium ions, as derived from the three sources of calcium are essential for the normal functioning of the physiological processes by intensification of ostheosinthesis, by neuro muscle toning, by stimulation of phagocytosis and blood coagulation. Ions of calcium are involved in skeleton and teeth formation and in prevention of rickets in young stock.
Vitamin D3 facilitates the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and their bone-binding, being essential for the regulatory function of parathormone (P-Ca balance)
TARGET SPECIES
Dogs and cats
INDICATIONS
For the harmonious development of skeleton in the young dogs and cats, for rebalancing the electrolytes system in pregnant and lactating females. It acts as a general tonic.
Prevention and control of calcium deficiencies occurred in rickets, muscular cramps, tetany.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use in gastro-duodenal ulcer, kidney stones and hypercalcemia.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The long-lasting administration may cause hypercalcemia or calcium deposits in the soft tissues.
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Tricald3 is administered orally, per se or after the previous grinding and incorporating into the food, in the following daily doses:
- dogs –under 5 kg body weight– 1 tablet of 1 g per 2 kg of body weight.
- dogs –over 5 kg body weight – 3 tablets of 1g per 10 kg body weight or 1 tablet of 2.5 g per 10 kg body weight
- bitches during pregnancy and lactation period – 1 tablet of 1 g/10 kg of body weight.
- cats – 1 tablet of 1 g/2 kg of body weight.
Treatment is applied for at least 10 days per month, for several months, depending on the physiological status and the clinical evolution of the animal.
WARNINGS
None
PRESENTATION
PE bottles containing 20, 50, 100 tablets of 1 g;
PE bottles containing 30 or 100 tablets of 2,5 g.