Calium Plus 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (30's pack: ৳ 120.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Elemental calcium vitamin d3
Company Pharmadesh laboratories ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment of parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplements for pregnancy
  • Calcium supplements for lactation
  • Support for osteogenesis
  • Support for tooth formation
  • Phosphate binder for chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Contains Calcium Carbonate
  • Contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Supports bone formation
  • Aids in bone maintenance
  • Facilitates calcium absorption
  • Stimulates bone growth
  • Prevents osteoporosis
  • Aids in preventing 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 for improved absorption

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with antacids containing calcium, aluminium, or magnesium
  • Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
  • Possible interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
  • Possible interaction with digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
  • Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
  • Contraindicated in renal calculi and 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 or 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

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