Isocal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (30's pack: ৳ 90.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplements for adequate dietary intake in pregnancy
- Calcium supplements for adequate dietary intake in lactation
- Adjunct for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium necessary for normal body functions
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Aids 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
- Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
- Possible interaction with calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements
- Possible interaction with digoxin
- Possible interaction with tetracycline
- Possible interaction with doxycycline
- Possible interaction with minocycline
- Possible interaction with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in 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 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
- Symptoms 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