Ostim 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.52 (50's pack: ৳ 126.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of conditions associated with hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, upset stomach
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults: 540-2000 mg Calcium Carbonate per day
- Recommended doses for children: half of those for adults
- Dietary supplement dose for prevention of osteoporosis: 1250-3750 mg Calcium Carbonate per day
- Recommended daily dose of calcium in pregnancy and lactation: 1200-1500 mg
- Varying doses in chronic renal failure: 2.5-9.0 gm Calcium Carbonate per day
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH which diminishes the activity of pepsin
- Up to 30% of the oral calcium load may be absorbed
Interaction
- May enhance the cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- May interfere with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy may be required 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
Side Effects
- May be irritating to the GI tract
- May cause constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Can be used in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Extensively studied in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome for elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place in controlled room temperature