Davycal 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (30's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium orotate |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
Indications
- Used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels
- Used in conditions like osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, latent tetany, postmenopausal osteoporosis
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Orotate
- Calcium Orotate assists in the transport of calcium through cellular membrane structures
- Helps in the maintenance of healthy cartilage
- Orotate is involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium Orotate 400 mg: 2-3 tablets recommended with a meal or as directed by a physician
- Calcium Orotate 740 mg: 1-2 tablets recommended with a meal or as directed by a physician
Interaction
- Can decrease absorption of biphosphonates, quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline antibiotics, levothyroxine, phenytoin, and tiludronate disodium
- Thiazide-type diuretics can interact with Davycal supplements
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions like incomplete or infrequent bowel movements, kidney stone, kidney disease, increased activity of the parathyroid gland
Side Effects
- Common side effects include bloating and swelling in the abdomen
- Other side effects may include loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, nausea, vomiting, unusual weight loss, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness, formation of kidney stones
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding need more calcium
- Taking supplemental forms of Calcium Orotate can help reduce the risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure
Precautions & Warnings
- Precaution needed if the patient is allergic to Davycal
- Precaution needed in kidney disease, kidney stones, little or no stomach acid, heart disease, disease of the pancreas
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Keep in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light