Calcin-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (1 x 15: ৳ 120.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement for pregnancy
- Calcium supplement for lactation
- Promotion of osteogenesis
- Promotion of tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement for chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Calcium Carbonate preparation
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) preparation
- Necessary for bone formation
- Aids in bone maintenance
- Assists in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Aids in bone growth
- Prevents osteoporosis
- Prevents bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 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
- Possible interaction with 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 & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- May cause nausea
- May cause vomiting
- May cause stomach cramps
- May cause dry mouth
- May cause increased thirst
- May cause 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 should be taken if there is pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken if there is pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea
- Symptoms of overdosage may include vomiting
- Symptoms of overdosage may include severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of overdosage may include dry mouth
- Symptoms of overdosage may include loss of appetite
- Symptoms of overdosage may include metallic taste
- Symptoms of overdosage may include stomach cramps
- Symptoms of overdosage may include diarrhea
- Symptoms of overdosage may include headache
- Symptoms of overdosage 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