Calcical-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.94 (5 x 6: ৳ 148.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 29.64
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Techno drugs ltd |
Indications
- Used for treatment of osteoporosis
- Used for treatment of osteomalacia
- Used for treatment of rickets
- Used for treatment of tetany
- Used in parathyroid disease
- Used for ensuring adequate dietary intake in pregnancy
- Used for ensuring adequate dietary intake in lactation
- Used for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Used as routine supplement in chronic renal failure
- Used as phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth
- Aids in prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage: Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet
- Daily intake: 2 tablets or 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
- Dosage: Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet
- Daily intake: 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
- Possible interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Possible interaction with digoxin
- Possible interaction with tetracycline
- Possible interaction with doxycycline
- Possible interaction with minocycline
- Possible interaction with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Possible side effects: nausea
- Possible side effects: vomiting
- Possible side effects: stomach cramps
- Possible side effects: dry mouth
- Possible side effects: increased thirst
- Possible side effects: increased urination
- Constipation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Should be used as directed by physician while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions required if pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions required if pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting
- Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth
- Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite
- Symptoms of overdose may include metallic taste
- Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramps
- Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea
- Symptoms of overdose may include headache
- Symptoms of overdose may include constipation
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