{"id":55967,"date":"2024-02-07T05:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T05:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/cipcal\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:24:42","slug":"cipcal","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/product\/cipcal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cipcal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"medsbase-tldr-answer\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0;\">Rychl\u00e1 odpov\u011b\u010f<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cipcal (calcium carbonate 500 mg + multivitamins (Cipla))<\/strong> is a calcium carbonate plus multivitamin tablet for prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency, postmenopausal bone health, and as an adjunct in osteoporosis treatment.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\n<li>Calcium carbonate 500 mg elemental + cofactor vitamins<\/li>\n<li>Take with food (acid environment improves carbonate absorption)<\/li>\n<li>Maximum 500&ndash;600 mg per dose &mdash; split daily intake into two<\/li>\n<li>V\u00fdrobce certifikovan\u00fd WHO-GMP (Cipla)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #e0e4e7;padding:12px 16px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;color:#444;\">\n<strong>v\u00fdrobce certifikovan\u00e9ho WHO-GMP<\/strong> \u00b7 Diskr\u00e9tn\u00ed balen\u00ed \u00b7 Celosv\u011btov\u00e1 doprava \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/reviews\/\" style=\"color:#2c7cb0;\">1 400+ ov\u011b\u0159en\u00fdch recenz\u00ed z\u00e1kazn\u00edk\u016f<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je pokryta na\u0161\u00ed <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Z\u00e1rukou op\u011btovn\u00e9ho odesl\u00e1n\u00ed<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 pokud va\u0161e z\u00e1silka nedoraz\u00ed do 20 pracovn\u00edch dn\u016f, p\u0159epos\u00edl\u00e1me ji.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:4px 0 18px;\">Ka\u017ed\u00e1 objedn\u00e1vka je pokryta na\u0161\u00edm <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\" style=\"color:#2c7cb0;\">Z\u00e1rukou op\u011btovn\u00e9ho odesl\u00e1n\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pro\u010d objedn\u00e1vat z MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Cipcal is sourced from a WHO-GMP certified manufacturer. Every order ships in discreet, unbranded packaging worldwide and is covered by our Reshipment Assurance Policy. Pay securely with credit card, SEPA bank transfer, or cryptocurrency. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/cs\/reviews\/\">1 400+ ov\u011b\u0159en\u00fdch recenz\u00ed z\u00e1kazn\u00edk\u016f<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Cipcal?<\/h2>\n<p>Cipcal is a calcium carbonate tablet supplemented with vitamin cofactors that support bone health. Calcium carbonate provides 40% elemental calcium by weight (a 1,250 mg carbonate tablet = 500 mg elemental calcium). It requires gastric acid for ionisation and absorption, so it is best taken with meals.<\/p>\n<h2>Indikace<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dietary calcium insufficiency<\/strong> &mdash; particularly in lactose-intolerant, vegan, or low-dairy diets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postmenopausal bone health<\/strong> alongside vitamin D<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjunct to bisphosphonates<\/strong> in osteoporosis treatment<\/li>\n<li><strong>T\u011bhotenstv\u00ed a kojen\u00ed<\/strong> if dietary intake is inadequate<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adolescent peak bone mass<\/strong> support in low-calcium diets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypokalcemie<\/strong> (mild, dietary &mdash; severe hypocalcaemia needs specialist management)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jak u\u017e\u00edvat<\/h3>\n<p>One tablet once or twice daily with meals. Do not exceed 500&ndash;600 mg elemental calcium per single dose &mdash; absorption efficiency drops above this and the excess just passes through. If two doses are needed, split them across the day rather than taking both together.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>Separate from levothyroxine, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, iron, and bisphosphonates by 4 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">Calcium chelates many drugs in the gut and reduces their absorption to clinically meaningful degrees. The 4-hour separation rule applies in BOTH directions &mdash; not just from calcium to the other drug. Levothyroxine and bisphosphonates in particular need an empty stomach window, so take Cipcal at lunch and dinner, leaving morning empty for thyroid or bone-active medication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Vedlej\u0161\u00ed \u00fa\u010dinky<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Z\u00e1cpa<\/strong> &mdash; the most common; increase fluids and fibre, or switch to calcium citrate (less constipating but more expensive)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belching, flatulence<\/strong> &mdash; carbonate releases CO<sub>2<\/sub> on contact with stomach acid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperkalc\u00e9mie<\/strong> &mdash; uncommon at standard doses; risk rises with thiazide diuretics, granulomatous disease, or concurrent high-dose vitamin D<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ledvinov\u00e9 kameny<\/strong> in predisposed patients &mdash; total daily calcium 1,200 mg from diet plus supplement is the usual ceiling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interakce l\u00e9k\u016f<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Levothyroxin<\/strong> &mdash; chelation; separate by 4 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines<\/strong> &mdash; chelation; separate by 4 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oral iron<\/strong> &mdash; reduced absorption of both; separate by 4 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate)<\/strong> &mdash; absolutely separate; bisphosphonates need a 30&ndash;60-minute empty-stomach window before food\/drink<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thiazidov\u00e1 diuretika<\/strong> &mdash; reduced calcium excretion; cumulative hypercalcaemia possible at high supplement doses<\/li>\n<li><strong>PPIs and H2 blockers<\/strong> &mdash; reduce stomach acid and thus carbonate absorption; switch to calcium citrate (acid-independent absorption) if on long-term PPI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digoxin<\/strong> \u2014 hyperkalc\u00e9mie zesiluje toxicitu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kontraindikace<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria<\/li>\n<li>Severe renal impairment without specialist supervision<\/li>\n<li>Active sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disease<\/li>\n<li>Calcium-oxalate kidney stones (relative; specialist input)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Skladov\u00e1n\u00ed<\/h2>\n<p>Store below 25&deg;C, dry, in original packaging.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">\u010casto kladen\u00e9 dotazy<\/h2>\n<h3>How much calcium do I actually need?<\/h3>\n<p>Total daily intake (food + supplement) targets: adults 19&ndash;50 = 1,000 mg\/day; adults 51+ = 1,200 mg\/day; pregnancy and lactation = 1,000&ndash;1,300 mg\/day. Most adults already get 600&ndash;800 mg from diet, so a single Cipcal tablet daily often closes the gap.<\/p>\n<h3>Why split the dose?<\/h3>\n<p>Calcium absorption is saturable &mdash; above 500&ndash;600 mg in a single dose, fractional absorption drops sharply. Two 500 mg doses give better total absorption than one 1,000 mg dose.<\/p>\n<h3>Calcium carbonate vs calcium citrate?<\/h3>\n<p>Carbonate is cheap, contains 40% elemental calcium (high density), but needs stomach acid &mdash; take with meals. Citrate is acid-independent (good for PPI users and the elderly), gentler on the gut, less constipating &mdash; but more expensive and less calcium per tablet (21% elemental).<\/p>\n<h3>Will Cipcal prevent osteoporosis?<\/h3>\n<p>Calcium plus vitamin D plus weight-bearing exercise reduces fracture risk in older adults; on its own, calcium alone is much weaker. For diagnosed osteoporosis, treatment-grade interventions (bisphosphonates, denosumab, teriparatide) are the actual treatment &mdash; Cipcal supports them.<\/p>\n<h3>Is calcium supplementation linked to heart attacks?<\/h3>\n<p>Some observational studies have flagged a small cardiovascular signal at high supplemental doses (&gt;1,000 mg\/day from supplements alone), but the evidence is mixed and dietary calcium has no such signal. Practical advice: prioritise dietary calcium; use supplements only to close the gap, not to push intake above 1,200&ndash;1,500 mg total\/day.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I take it with food?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes &mdash; with food is preferred for carbonate. Calcium does compete with iron, zinc, magnesium, and some other minerals for absorption, so if dietary mineral content matters (e.g. you are anaemic and using oral iron), separate Cipcal from iron-rich meals.<\/p>\n<h3>A co ledvinov\u00e9 kameny?<\/h3>\n<p>Dietary calcium with meals actually reduces kidney stone risk by binding oxalate in the gut. Calcium supplements taken away from food may increase stone risk in susceptible patients. Take Cipcal with meals and stay well-hydrated.<\/p>\n<h3>Pregnancy: how much is too much?<\/h3>\n<p>Pregnancy targets are 1,000&ndash;1,300 mg\/day total. Avoid going above 2,500 mg\/day. Most prenatal multivitamins already contain 200&ndash;300 mg calcium &mdash; don&#8217;t double up beyond targets.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I take it forever?<\/h3>\n<p>Reassess annually. If diet improves (more dairy, leafy greens, tofu, sardines), supplementation may not be needed. If on long-term PPI, anticonvulsant, or steroid therapy, ongoing supplementation is usually appropriate.<\/p>\n<h3>How does Cipcal compare to Topcal M?<\/h3>\n<p>Cipcal is calcium + vitamin cofactors. Topcal M adds magnesium and vitamin D explicitly &mdash; useful when magnesium intake is low or when bone-targeted bundling is desired. 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Dopln\u011bn\u00ed vitam\u00edn\u016f a miner\u00e1l\u016f by m\u011blo b\u00fdt ide\u00e1ln\u011b vedeno laboratorn\u00edmi testy, pokud je podez\u0159en\u00ed na nedostatek. Megad\u00e1vky dopl\u0148k\u016f nejsou ne\u0161kodn\u00e9 \u2014 vitamin A je teratogenn\u00ed, vitamin E zvy\u0161uje riziko krv\u00e1cen\u00ed, beta-karoten zvy\u0161uje riziko rakoviny plic u ku\u0159\u00e1k\u016f a vysok\u00e9 d\u00e1vky v\u00e1pn\u00edku maj\u00ed kardiovaskul\u00e1rn\u00ed \u00fa\u010dinky. T\u011bhotn\u00e9 nebo koj\u00edc\u00ed pacientky by m\u011bly dodr\u017eovat doporu\u010den\u00ed pro prenat\u00e1ln\u00ed suplementaci. Pacienti u\u017e\u00edvaj\u00edc\u00ed warfarin mus\u00ed udr\u017eovat stabiln\u00ed p\u0159\u00edjem vitaminu K. Pacienti u\u017e\u00edvaj\u00edc\u00ed levothyroxin, fluorochinolony nebo tetracykliny mus\u00ed odd\u011blit p\u0159\u00edjem \u017eeleza a v\u00e1pn\u00edku o 4 hodiny. 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