Caltonic 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (100's pack: ৳ 400.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Prevention of osteoporosis
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended daily doses for adults and children
- Oral use
- Specific doses for different health conditions
- Instructions for pregnancy and lactation
- Dose adjustment for chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Chemical reaction with gastric acid
- Increase in gastric pH
- Absorption rate of oral calcium
- Diminished pepsin activity in gastric secretion
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with absorption of tetracycline
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rare hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe use in pregnancy
- Use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe use in children
- Safe use in infants with chronic renal failure
- Potential constipation issue in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Controlled room temperature