Calsto 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (50's pack: ৳ 100.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Monicopharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment for calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Fast relief of heartburn
- Management of osteoporosis
- Dietary supplement for pregnancy and lactation
- Phosphate control in chronic renal failure
- Short-term relief of dyspeptic symptoms
- Treatment of peptic ulceration
Pharmacology
- React with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Diminish the activity of pepsin in gastric secretion
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended oral doses for adults
- Recommended oral doses for children
- Recommended daily dose during pregnancy and lactation
- Variety of doses for chronic renal failure patients
- Effective phosphate binding with meals
- Recommended dose when symptoms occur
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rare occurrence of hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation
- Use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Potential constipation issue in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature