Aristocal M (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (1 x 20: ৳ 110.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintenance of strong bone growth
- Proper functioning of heart, muscle, and nerves
- Nutritional supplement
- Bone development and regeneration
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Deficiency state of Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Boron
Composition
- 600 mg elemental Calcium per film-coated tablet
- 200 IU Vitamin D3 per film-coated tablet
- 40 mg Magnesium per film-coated tablet
- 1.8 mg Manganese per film-coated tablet
- 1 mg Copper per film-coated tablet
- 250 mcg Boron per film-coated tablet
- 7.5 mg Zinc per film-coated tablet
- 600 mg elemental Calcium per effervescent tablet
- 400 IU Vitamin D3 per effervescent tablet
- 40 mg Magnesium per effervescent tablet
- 1.8 mg Manganese per effervescent tablet
- 1 mg Copper per effervescent tablet
- 250 mcg Boron per effervescent tablet
- 7.5 mg Zinc per effervescent tablet
Pharmacology
- Nutritional importance for preventing osteoporosis
- Role of Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D3 in bone health
- Epidemiological studies on micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Boron
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after main meals with a full glass of water
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years and older: 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
Interaction
- Risk of hypercalcemia with thiazide diuretics
- Considerations for hypocalcaemia in digitalized patients
- Effect of certain foods on calcium absorption
- Concomitant treatment with phenytoin or barbiturates
- Concomitant use of glucocorticoids
- Attenuated effects of digitalis and other cardiac glycosides
- Reduction of absorption of thyroxin, bisphosphonates, sodium fluoride, quinolone, tetracycline antibiotics, and iron by calcium salts
Contraindications
- Absolute contraindications: hypercalcaemia, sarcoidosis, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin-D3 overdosage, severe renal failure
- Relative contraindications: osteoporosis due to prolonged immobilization, renal stones, severe hypercalciuria
Side Effects
- Mild gastrointestinal disturbances
- Occasional skin rash
- Hypercalciuria and rare cases of hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased requirements for calcium and Vitamin-D3 during pregnancy and lactation
- Caution with the administration of calcium and iron supplements
Precautions & Warnings
- Supervision for patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria
- Periodic checks of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion
- Monitoring of serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function with long term treatment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, and constipation
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