Caldil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 45.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Relief of heartburn
- Relief of upset stomach
- Relief of sour stomach
- Prevention of osteoporosis
Pharmacology
- React with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increase gastric pH to diminish pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended oral doses for adults
- Recommended oral doses for children
- Recommended dietary supplement doses
- Pregnancy and lactation recommended daily dose
- Chronic renal failure doses
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- Interference with absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritation to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Rarely causes hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Oal calcium supplementation in pregnancy
- Antacid therapy in pregnancy
- Safe for lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Potential constipation in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature