Suplical 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Cosmic pharma ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion
- For heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
- Used in hypoparathyroidism
- Used in achlorhydria
- Used in chronic diarrhea
- Used in vitamin D deficiency
- Used in pregnancy and lactation
- Used in menopause
- Used in pancreatitis
- Used in renal failure
- Used in alkalosis
- Used in hyperphosphataemia
Pharmacology
- React with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increase in gastric pH
- Diminish the activity of pepsin
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Doses for adults and children
- Recommended doses for antacid use
- Recommended doses for dietary supplement
- Tailored doses for individual patient
Interaction
- Enhance the cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritating to the GI tract
- May cause constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy
- Can be used in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- May cause constipation in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature
Dosage Forms
- 250 mg tablet
- 500 mg tablet
- 1000 mg tablet
Administration Route
- Oral
Recommended Daily Dose
- 540-2000 mg for adults
- Half of adult dose for children
- 1250-3750 mg for dietary supplement
- 2000-3000 mg for symptom relief
Child-Safe Packaging
- Child-resistant cap
Supplement Usage
- For the prevention of osteoporosis
- For malabsorption or parathyroid function
Renal Failure Dosage
- 2.5-9.0 gm per day
Phosphate Binding Context
- Given with meals
GI Tract Irritation
- Orally administered
Hypercalcaemia Monitoring
- Monitoring of serum calcium level
Elderly Patient Monitoring
- Monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate
Absorption Enhancement
- Enhanced absorption in presence of gastric acid
Dyspeptic Symptom Relief
- Short-term relief of dyspeptic systems
Storage Duration
- Long shelf-life
Packaging Type
- Bottle
- Blister pack
Directions for Use
- As directed by the physician
Aluminium Hydroxide Interaction
- May require additional measures
Delivery Method
- Oral tablets
Gastric pH Regulation
- Brings gastric pH to above 6
GI Tract Safety
- Safe for oral use
Phosphorus Control
- Effective phosphate binding
Cool Environment Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
Room Temperature Storage
- Controlled room temperature
Dietary Phosphate Restriction
- May be required for phosphate control
Relief Frequency
- May be repeated hourly if needed
Tetracycline Interaction
- Interferes with absorption
Vitamin D Modification
- May be required to avoid hypercalcaemia
Cardiac Effect Enhancement
- May enhance the cardiac effects of digoxin
Use in Sarcoidosis
- Use with caution
Child Dosage Adjustments
- Adjusted doses for children
Individual Patient Tailoring
- Tailored to the individual patient
Pepsin Activity Reduction
- Diminishes the activity of pepsin