Blackmores Professional C.P. 57 84t
Calcium phosphate is used for mineral supplementation.
When prescribed by a healthcare professional, C.P. 57 is generally well tolerated at the recommended dose and may be prescribed for infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.
The easy-to-swallow tablet can be halved or crushed to allow for low-dose prescribing for infants and children.
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Calcium and phosphate are essential for growth and development. They are incorporated into bone, teeth, and red blood cells, and are involved in neuromuscular function and hormone secretion.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Calcium plays a key role in mitotic division, the process in which cells divide and growth occurs. It is required in increased amounts during childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy.
Phosphate is an essential element in all human cells and, like calcium, is necessary for normal growth and development, being required in greater quantities during periods of growth.
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Phosphate is incorporated into intracellular compounds such as ATP and cyclic AMP, playing a key role in energy production.
RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION
Calcium is involved in red blood cell production, while phosphate is incorporated into 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG), a compound in red blood cells that regulates oxygen release by haemoglobin.
BONE AND TEETH
Calcium phosphate is absorbed by the skeleton and is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of bones and teeth.
In the presence of calcium and phosphate, calcitonin levels rise, increasing bone mineral deposition via osteoblasts and suppressing osteoclastic activity.
MUSCLE FUNCTION
Both calcium and phosphate are necessary for the contraction of cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscles.
NERVE FUNCTION
Calcium is required for normal nerve function. It helps regulate cell membrane electrical polarity and is essential for the secretion of neurotransmitters at synapses and neuromuscular junctions.
ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
Calcium and phosphate, as part of cyclic AMP, act as secondary messengers. There is an intracellular release of calcium and phosphate in response to receptor activation. Both minerals are also involved in glandular and hormonal secretion.
DOSAGE
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Adults: Take 1 tablet three times a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.
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Children under 12 years: As professionally prescribed.
Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
EACH TABLET CONTAINS
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Calcium phosphate: 130 mg
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Elemental calcium: 50.4 mg
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Lactose: 270 mg
INTERACTIONS
C.P. 57 may interact with certain medications. Calcium can reduce the absorption and effectiveness of some drugs.
Administer C.P. 57 at least 2 hours apart from:
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Tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics
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Bisphosphonates
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Thyroid hormone
