Calsto D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (30's pack: ৳ 150.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Elemental calcium vitamin d3
Company Monicopharma ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Rickets
  • Tetany
  • Parathyroid disease
  • Pregnancy & lactation
  • Osteogenesis
  • Tooth formation
  • Therapy with anti-seizure medications
  • Chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
  • Absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Bone growth
  • Prevention of osteoporosis & 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 to improve absorption

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
  • Other calcium supplements
  • Calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements
  • Digoxin
  • Tetracycline
  • Doxycycline
  • Minocycline
  • Oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
  • 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

  • Pre-existing heart disease or kidney diseases require precautions

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting
  • Severe drowsiness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Metallic taste
  • Diarrhea
  • 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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