Calmet-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplementation for pregnancy
- Calcium supplementation for lactation
- Adjunct treatment for osteogenesis
- Adjunct treatment for tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement for chronic renal failure
- Phosphate binder for chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Importance of Calcium for bone formation
- Maintenance of bone health with Calcium
- Role of Vitamin D3 in Calcium absorption
- Stimulation of bone formation by Vitamin D3
- Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D3 on bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis with Calcium and Vitamin D3
- Prevention of bone fracture with Calcium and Vitamin D3
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Dosage for Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
- Meal timing for improved absorption
Interaction
- Interaction with calcium, aluminium, or magnesium-containing antacids
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with 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
- Usage during pregnancy should be directed by a physician
- Usage during breastfeeding should be directed by a physician
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Constipation
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children