Calvimax D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplements for pregnancy & lactation
- Calcium supplements for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture
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
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Possible side effects: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination
- Constipation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use as directed by physician during pregnancy or breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and 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