Mystocal 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.54 (50's pack: ৳ 127.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Mystic pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- Conditions associated with calcium deficiency
- Hyperphosphataemia treatment
- Management of conditions associated with hyperidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increase in gastric pH diminishes the activity of pepsin
- Up to 30% of oral calcium load may be absorbed
Dosage & Administration
- Oral use
- Antacid recommended doses for adults and children
- Dietary supplement doses for prevention of osteoporosis
- Tailored doses based on individual patient condition
- Recommended daily dose in pregnancy and lactation
- Varying doses in chronic renal failure
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with 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
- Cautious use in patients with sarcoidosis, renal or cardiac disease, and in patients receiving cardiac glycosides
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produced hypercalcaemia in chronic renal failure patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use of oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy in pregnancy
- Use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children with chronic renal failure
- Constipation as a concern in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature