Calbo Jr 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion
- Management of heartburn
- Treatment of sour stomach
- Management of upset stomach
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Treatment of achlorhydria
- Treatment of chronic diarrhea
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Management of hypoparathyroidism
- Management of vitamin D deficiency
- Management of steatorrhea
- Treatment of sprue
- Management of pregnancy and lactation
- Management of menopause
- Treatment of pancreatitis
- Management of renal failure
- Alkalosis management
- Hyperphosphataemia management
Pharmacology
- Reaction with gastric acid to produce salt and water
- Increase in gastric pH
- Diminished activity of pepsin
- Oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Antacid use
- Recommended doses for adults
- Recommended doses for children
- Dietary supplement use
- Tailored dosing based on individual patient
- Pregnancy and lactation dosing
- Chronic renal failure dosing
- Phosphate binding enhancement with meal use
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with tetracycline absorption
- Modification of vitamin D therapy
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
- Sarcoidosis
- Renal disease
- Cardiac disease
- Use with cardiac glycosides
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produced hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use in pregnancy
- Safe use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective use in children
- Constipation concern in elderly patients
- Need for serum calcium and phosphate monitoring in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool storage
- Dry storage
- Controlled room temperature