Calcitonin: how to take it safely
Miacalcic
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats weak bones (osteoporosis), Paget's disease and high calcium.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Inject under the skin or into the muscle, or use as a nasal spray, as your health worker showed you.
- Keep it in the fridge.
When to take it
Use it at the times your doctor told you, often at bedtime to reduce nausea.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to it.
- Stopping without advice.
- Not taking the calcium and vitamin D your doctor told you to.
Possible side effects
Nausea, flushing, nasal irritation (spray), pain at the injection site.
Get help if
Severe allergic signs such as rash, swelling or trouble breathing: get urgent help. Muscle spasms or tingling: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.