Xtracal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Ensuring adequate dietary intake in pregnancy
- Ensuring adequate dietary intake in lactation
- Adjunct with definite treatment for osteogenesis
- Adjunct with definite treatment for tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium is necessary for normal body functions and bone formation
- Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Clinical studies support bone growth and prevention of osteoporosis and 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
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- 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 and nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions should be taken if there is any pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken if there is any 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
- Symptoms of overdosage may include 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