Seecal Plus 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (30's pack: ৳ 120.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Seema pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement in pregnancy
- Calcium supplement in lactation
- Helps in osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation
- Necessary for bone maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 aids in reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage: 2 tablets of Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU daily
- Dosage: 1 tablet of Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with antacids containing calcium, aluminium or magnesium
- Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
- Possible interaction with calcitriol
- Possible interaction with 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
- Contraindicated in nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Possible side effects: nausea
- Possible side effects: vomiting
- Possible side effects: stomach cramps
- Possible side effects: dry mouth
- Possible side effects: increased thirst
- Possible side effects: increased urination
- Constipation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Should be used as directed by physician while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions should be taken with pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken with pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage: nausea
- Symptoms of overdosage: vomiting
- Symptoms of overdosage: severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of overdosage: dry mouth
- Symptoms of overdosage: loss of appetite
- Symptoms of overdosage: metallic taste
- Symptoms of overdosage: stomach cramps
- Symptoms of overdosage: diarrhea
- Symptoms of overdosage: headache
- Symptoms of overdosage: constipation
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children