Bpcal D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.30 (30's pack: ৳ 99.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplements for pregnancy & lactation
- Calcium supplements for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Role of Calcium in bone formation and maintenance
- Role of Vitamin D3 in calcium absorption & reabsorption
- Stimulation of bone formation by Vitamin D3
- Benefits in bone growth and prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- 500 mg Calcium and 400 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Potential interaction with other calcium supplements, calcitriol & vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in case of hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in case of hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in case of renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Use as directed by physician while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting
- Symptoms may include severe drowsiness
- Symptoms may include dry mouth
- Symptoms may include loss of appetite
- Symptoms may include metallic taste
- Symptoms may include stomach cramps
- Symptoms may include diarrhea
- Symptoms may include headache
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children