Ostacid-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (1 x 15: ৳ 90.00)

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment of parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplements for pregnancy & lactation
  • Calcium supplements for osteogenesis
  • Calcium supplements for tooth formation
  • Routine supplement for chronic renal failure
  • Phosphate binder for chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • Necessary for normal bone formation and maintenance
  • Vitamin D3 helps in absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Helps in 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
  • 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, 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 kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting
  • Symptoms may include severe drowsiness
  • Symptoms may include loss of appetite
  • Symptoms may include metallic taste
  • Symptoms may include stomach cramps
  • Symptoms may include diarrhea
  • Symptoms may include 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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