Oscal-D 500 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement in pregnancy & lactation
- Calcium supplement for osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Calcium necessary for bone formation
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Promotes bone growth
- Prevents osteoporosis & bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: Take 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily with or after a meal
- 500 mg Calcium and 400 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet: Take 1 tablet twice daily with or after a meal
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol & 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
- 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
- Overdose symptoms include nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children