Ostogen 500 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Ostogen Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Health
- Pharmacy
Description
Ostogen Calcium Carbonate Tablets are indicated for the treatment or prevention of calcium depletion, management of conditions associated with hyperacidity, and fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach. They react with gastric acid to produce a salt and water, thereby increasing gastric pH and diminishing pepsin activity. The recommended doses vary depending on the specific condition, age, and individual patient. The tablets have contraindications for hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria, nephrolithiasis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It may interact with digoxin and tetracycline preparations, affecting their absorption and cardiac effects. Adverse effects include irritation to the GI tract and constipation. The tablets can be used in pregnancy, lactation, children, and elderly patients with careful monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate levels.
Indications
- Treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of hyperacidity
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Tailored doses for individual patients based on specific conditions
- Maximize effective phosphate binding by taking with meals
Interaction
- Enhances cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- Interferes with absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy may be required in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
- Sarcoidosis
- Renal or cardiac disease
Side Effects
- Irritation to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia
- May occur 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 in children 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 at controlled room temperature