SMC launched Forbon as a dietary supplement for children above 4 years, adolescent and adults. Forbon contains Calcium Carbonate BP 1250 mg. equivalent to 500 mg. of elemental calcium.
Calcium is an essential mineral to build bones stronger. It is not always possible for an individual to consume calcium enriched foods proportionately. So, it is beneficial to take calcium as a dietary supplement as required.
Forbon tablets are suitable for children above 4 years, teenagers and adults especially for pregnant women.
Benefits of Forbon Intake are:
• Helps prevent eclampsia and preterm birth during pregnancy
• Helps reduce the risk of maternal mortality caused by high blood pressure during pregnancy• Meets increased physiologic requirements of calcium during pregnancy and lactation
• Helps form bones, muscles and nerve cells of the fetus
• Helps maintain physical growth and mental well-being in childhood and adolescence
• Helps maintain normal blood flow in the body
• Helps to reduce osteoporosis in the elderly population
World Health Organization (2020) recommended that a woman should take calcium daily before conception or from the beginning of pregnancy until delivery to prevent eclampsia during pregnancy.
Dosage of calcium intake according to the joint recommendation of WHO and FAO are given below:
|
Age |
Female |
Male |
Forbon (Calcium BP 500 mg.) |
|
4-9 years |
1,000 mg |
1,000 mg |
2 tablets daily |
|
10-18 years |
1,300 mg |
1,300 mg |
|
|
19-50 years |
1,000 mg |
1,000 mg |
|
|
51 and above years |
1,300 mg |
1,000 mg |
|
|
Pregnant Mother |
1,500-2,000 mg |
|
|
|
Lactating Mother |
1,000 mg |
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