Calboplex (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 180.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- maintain strong bone growth
- proper functioning of heart, muscle and nerves
- nutritional supplement
- bone development and regeneration of bone
- pregnancy & lactation
- deficiency state of Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Boron
Composition
- 600 mg elemental Calcium in film-coated tablet
- 200 IU Vitamin D3 in film-coated tablet
- 40 mg Magnesium in film-coated tablet
- 1.8 mg Manganese in film-coated tablet
- 1 mg Copper in film-coated tablet
- 250 mcg Boron in film-coated tablet
- 7.5 mg Zinc in film-coated tablet
- 600 mg elemental Calcium in effervescent tablet
- 400 IU Vitamin D3 in effervescent tablet
- 40 mg Magnesium in effervescent tablet
- 1.8 mg Manganese in effervescent tablet
- 1 mg Copper in effervescent tablet
- 250 mcg Boron in effervescent tablet
- 7.5 mg Zinc in effervescent tablet
Pharmacology
- importance of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis
- role of Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D3 in bone health
- importance of micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc & Boron in bone health
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily
- preferably with a full glass of water and after meals
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years and older: 1-2 effervescent tablets daily
Interaction
- risk of hypercalcemia with thiazide diuretics
- avoiding hypocalcaemia in digitalized patients
- reduced absorption of calcium with certain foods
- decreased effect of Vitamin-D 3 with phenytoin or barbiturates
- decreased effect of Vitamin D3 with glucocorticoids
- attenuation of effects of digitalis with oral calcium combined with Vitamin-D 3
- reduced absorption of thyroxin, bisphosphonates, sodium fluoride, quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics or iron with calcium salts
Contraindications
- absolute contraindications: hypercalcaemia, sarcoidosis, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin-D 3 overdosage, severe renal failure, hypersensitivity to tablet ingredients
- relative contraindications: osteoporosis due to prolonged immobilization, renal stones, severe hypercalciuria
Side Effects
- mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
- occasional skin rash with vitamin-D3 supplements
- hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia with long term treatment at high doses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D 3
- teratogenic effects of vitamin-D 3 overdosage
- passage of vitamin-D 3 and its metabolites into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- supervision needed for patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria
- periodic checks of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion needed
- measuring urinary calcium excretion in patients with a history of renal stones
- monitoring serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function with long term treatment
Overdose Effects
- nausea and vomiting
- severe drowsiness
- dry mouth
- loss of appetite
- metallic taste
- stomach cramps
- diarrhea
- headache
- constipation
Therapeutic Class
- specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- dry place, away from light and heat
- keep out of the reach of children