Sycal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (15's pack: ৳ 60.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Mst pharma |
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 in osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Supplement in therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Carbonate
- Contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Helps 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 to improve absorption
Interaction
- Potential interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Potential interaction with other calcium supplements
- Potential interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Potential interaction with digoxin
- Potential interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi
- Contraindicated in nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- May cause nausea
- May cause vomiting
- May cause stomach cramps
- May cause dry mouth
- May cause increased thirst
- May cause increased urination
- Constipation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions should be taken if there is pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken if there is pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting
- Symptoms of overdosage may include severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of overdosage may include dry mouth
- Symptoms of overdosage may include loss of appetite
- Symptoms of overdosage may include metallic taste
- Symptoms of overdosage may include stomach cramps
- Symptoms of overdosage may include diarrhea
- Symptoms of overdosage 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