Ostocal JR 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.50 (1 x 30: ৳ 105.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 105.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Ostocal JR Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Minerals & Supplements
Description
- Ostocal JR is a calcium carbonate tablet used for the treatment or prevention of calcium depletion in patients in whom dietary measures are inadequate. It is indicated for conditions such as hypoparathyroidism, achlorhydria, chronic diarrhea, vitamin D deficiency, steatorrhea, sprue, pregnancy and lactation, menopause, pancreatitis, renal failure, alkalosis, and hyperphosphataemia. The tablet reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water. Its recommended doses for adults are equivalent to 540-2000 mg Calcium Carbonate per day, with variations based on specific conditions such as pregnancy, lactation, chronic renal failure, and hyperidity.
Color Options
- White
Dosage Form
- Tablet
Dosage Strength
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 1000 mg
Indications
- Treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- 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
- Increases gastric pH, diminishing pepsin activity
- Up to 30% of oral calcium load may be absorbed
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Tailored doses for specific conditions
Interaction
- May enhance cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- May interfere with 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
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia
- May cause constipation in elderly patients with 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 in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome in 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