Carmo D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.30 (30's pack: ৳ 99.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Sn pharmaceutical ltd |
Indications
- treatment of osteoporosis
- treatment of osteomalacia
- treatment of rickets
- treatment of tetany
- treatment of parathyroid disease
- calcium supplements for pregnancy
- calcium supplements for lactation
- calcium supplements for osteogenesis
- calcium supplements for tooth formation
- supplement in therapy with anti-seizure medications
- routine supplement for chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- promotion of bone formation
- stimulation of bone formation
- benefits in bone growth
- prevention of osteoporosis
- prevention of bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet - 2 tablets daily
- 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
- interacts with calcium containing antacids
- interacts with aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- interacts with other calcium supplements
- interacts with calcitriol
- interacts with other vitamin D3 supplements
- interacts with digoxin
- interacts with tetracycline
- interacts with doxycycline
- interacts with minocycline
- interacts with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- contraindicated in renal calculi
- contraindicated in 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
- symptoms include nausea
- symptoms include vomiting
- symptoms include severe drowsiness
- symptoms include loss of appetite
- symptoms include metallic taste
- symptoms include diarrhea
- symptoms include headache
Therapeutic Class
- specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- keep in dry place
- keep away from light
- keep away from heat
- keep out of the reach of children