Ipical 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 175.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Calcium deficiency treatment
- Calcium depletion prevention
- Hyperacidity management
- Acid indigestion relief
- Heartburn relief
- Sour stomach relief
- Upset stomach relief
- Osteoporosis prevention
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increase in gastric pH diminishes pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended daily doses for adults and children
- Dietary supplement guidance
- Pregnancy and lactation dosing
- Chronic renal failure dosing
- Phosphate binding
- Symptomatic relief dosing
Interaction
- Enhanced cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with tetracycline absorption
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rare hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Oral calcium supplementation during pregnancy
- Use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in children with chronic renal failure
- Increased constipation risk in elderly with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature