Sandocal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Supplement during pregnancy
- Supplement during lactation
- Adjunct in osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Supplement in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Carbonate
- Contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Assists in bone formation
- Aids in bone maintenance
- Promotes absorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Aids in bone growth
- Aids in prevention of osteoporosis
- Aids in prevention of 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 just after a meal
Interaction
- Possible interaction with antacids containing calcium, aluminium, or magnesium
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol
- Interaction with other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi and 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
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Constipation
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children