Mycal 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of conditions associated with hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH to diminish pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Oral use only
- Tailored doses for specific diseases and conditions
- Varied doses for pregnancy, lactation, and chronic renal failure
- Maximizing effective phosphate binding by giving with meals
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- Interference with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Possible modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produced hypercalcaemia in chronic renal failure patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation and antacid therapy
- Safe for 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
- Cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature