Calfor-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (15's pack: ৳ 60.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplements for adequate dietary intake
- Supplement in pregnancy
- Supplement in lactation
- Adjunct for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation
- Necessary for bone maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Aids in bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
- 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 & 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 case of hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in case of hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in case of renal calculi
- Contraindicated in case of nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Should be used as directed by physician while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- 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
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