Novacal DX 500 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.02
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Novelta bestway pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment in parathyroid disease
- Adequate dietary intake in pregnancy
- Adequate dietary intake in lactation
- Adequate dietary intake in osteogenesis
- Adequate dietary intake in tooth formation
- Supplement in therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Calcium necessary for bone formation
- Calcium necessary for bone maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 aids in reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Prevention of bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- 2 tablets daily for Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet
- 1 tablet twice daily for Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with antacids containing calcium, aluminium, or magnesium
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol
- Interaction with other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with tetracycline
- Interaction with doxycycline
- Interaction with minocycline
- Interaction with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi & 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 or while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions needed for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions needed for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Constipation
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep away from heat
- Keep out of the reach of children