Pregnancy is a condition of the woman's body, in which he needs calcium more than ever. After all, the skull, skeleton and bones of the new little man are built from calcium. This trace element should be enough to suffice at once for two - both for mother and her baby. If the calcium in the body of a woman before pregnancy was not enough, then during pregnancy, its level may decrease to the limit values. And this leads to serious problems. A future mother may have fragility of nails and hair, fragility of bones, loss of teeth. Fetus may also develop fragility and underdevelopment of the skeleton.
To provide the body with a sufficient amount of calcium, the expectant mother should fully eat (her diet should include foods rich in calcium) and take nutritional supplements with this micronutrient.
Calceamine for pregnant women
In pregnancy, women are usually prescribed Calcemin or Calcemin advance. Calcemin - a drug that regulates calcium-phosphorus metabolism and is prescribed, including, and for pregnant women. It helps to protect the baby from underdevelopment, and the mother keeps her teeth and bones in a normal state.
The composition of Calcemin, in addition to calcium, includes:
- vitamin D;
- manganese;
- zinc;
- copper;
- boron.
The inclusion of vitamin D provides better absorption of calcium, vitamin D takes part in the regeneration and construction of bone tissue.
Manganese promotes the development of bone and cartilage tissue components and the calcium-saving effect of vitamin D. Zinc provides cell growth and regeneration, gene expression, and also helps stimulate the activity of alkaline phosphatase. Copper is involved in the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
Boron increases the activity of parathyroid hormone involved in the exchange of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D.
How to take Calcemine during pregnancy?
Take the drug on its own initiative is not recommended, because a lack of calcium can easily develop into an overabundance, which leads to serious disorders in the form of hypercalciuria or hyperchalcidemia. Excess of calcium will not be of use to the baby.
If a pregnant woman notices that her legs are getting tired, her nails become brittle, her hair becomes dull, her skin becomes grayish and caries appear, then you need to see a doctor. Only a doctor will accurately determine the dosage of Calcemin during pregnancy and the duration of the course of treatment.
Before you start taking Calcemin during pregnancy, you must always read the instructions.
As a rule, Calcemin is prescribed during pregnancy from the second trimester, and, more precisely, from the twentieth week of pregnancy . Take this drug after dinner and after breakfast, two tablets. It is best to drink this drug with kefir or milk. If the calcium deficiency in the body of a pregnant woman is quite serious, then the doctor can prescribe Calcemin advance. This drug is also suitable for pregnant women. It should be taken two times a day for one tablet.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of Calcemin and Calceamine Advance are:
- urolithiasis disease;
- hypercalciuria;
- hypercalcemia;
- specific sensitivity to the components of this drug.
In addition, these drugs can cause some side effects, which are more associated with an overdose. There may be vomiting, nausea, flatulence, or allergic reactions due to intolerance to the body components of the drug. When taking Calcemin during pregnancy, do not exceed the dose specified in the instructions, as an increase in calcium intake leads to inhibition of absorption of zinc, iron and other minerals in the intestine.