Jasocal 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.51 (5 x 10: ৳ 75.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 15.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Jasocal Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Supplement
- Antacid
Description
- Jasocal is a calcium carbonate tablet used for the treatment or prevention of calcium depletion in patients, management of conditions associated with hyperacidity, and for fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach.
Strengths Available
- 250 mg tablet
- 500 mg tablet
- 1000 mg tablet
Dosage Form
- Tablet
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of conditions associated with hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Calcium carbonate reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water. It increases gastric pH, diminishing the activity of pepsin and allowing for the absorption of up to 30% of the oral calcium load.
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Dietary supplement recommendations
- Recommended daily dose for pregnancy, lactation, and chronic renal failure
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- Interference with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritation to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Rarely produced hypercalcaemia in patients with chronic renal failure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Safe for use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective use in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation monitoring 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