Carbocal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 42.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Osteoporosis treatment
- Osteomalacia treatment
- Rickets treatment
- Tetany treatment
- Parathyroid disease treatment
- Calcium intake during pregnancy
- Calcium intake during lactation
- Bone formation support
- Tooth formation support
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 combination
- Importance of calcium for bone formation and maintenance
- Role of Vitamin D3 in calcium absorption and reabsorption
- Stimulation of bone formation by Vitamin D3
- Benefits for bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis and 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 after a meal 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, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Use as directed by physician while 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