Chaosin 24 Sachets

It is a medicine formulated with calcium, a mineral essential for bone formation and maintenance. It is therefore indicated as a supplement for calcium deficiency, specifically for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and for hyperphosphatemia (high levels of phosphates in the blood).

It comes in a practical pack of 24 sachets.

Suitable for use in adults and children over 3 years of age.

The recommended daily dose varies according to the weight and age of the patient:

• Children: 500-1000 mg per day

• Adults: 1000-1500 mg per day.

If a daily dose of 500 mg is required, dissolve one sachet in a glass of water and take only half of it.

Do not use Caosina 24 sachets:

• In children under 3 years of age.

• If you have high levels of calcium in your blood (hypercalcaemia), in your urine (hypercalciuria) or if you suffer from ventricular fibrillation.

• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding and have not previously consulted your doctor.

Like all medicines, Caosin 24 sachets can cause side effects:

• Common adverse reactions: Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain.

The active ingredient of Caosine is calcium carbonate. Each sachet contains 2,500 mg of calcium carbonate, equivalent to 1,000 mg or 25 mmol of calcium. The other ingredients are: Saccharin sodium and ethyl vanillin.

This medicine is in the form of a powder for oral suspension and can be taken with or without food.

It should not be taken until two hours after ingestion of foods rich in oxalic or phytic acid such as spinach, rhubarb or wholegrain cereals.

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy this medicine at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.