A-Cal DX 500 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.50 (1 x 30: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 225.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement for pregnancy
- Calcium supplement for lactation
- Aid in osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Promotes bone growth
- Plays a role in preventing osteoporosis and bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage: 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet - 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Dosage: 500 mg Calcium and 400 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet - 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
Interaction
- Potential interactions with antacids
- Potential interactions with other calcium supplements
- Potential interactions with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Potential interactions with digoxin
- Potential interactions with tetracycline and related antibiotics
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Possible side effects: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination
- Consult physician if experiencing side effects
- 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 if pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken if 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
- Belongs to the specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations class
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children