Oscal-M (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintain strong bone growth
- Proper functioning of heart, muscle, and nerves
- Nutritional supplement
- Bone development and regeneration
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Deficiency state of Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Boron
Composition
- Calcium Carbonate BP equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium
- Vitamin D3 BP (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU
- Magnesium Oxide BP equivalent to 40 mg Magnesium
- Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate BP equivalent to 1.8 mg Manganese
- Cupric Oxide equivalent to 1 mg Copper
- Boron Citrate equivalent to 250 mcg Boron
- Zinc Oxide BP equivalent to 7.5 mg Zinc
Pharmacology
- Importance of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis and bone-related diseases
- Role of Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D3 in bone health
- Role of micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc & Boron in bone health
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily with water and meals
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years and older: 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
Interaction
- Potential interactions with thiazide diuretics, Phenytion, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, digitalis, cardiac glycosides, thyroxin, bisphosphonates, sodium fluoride, quinolone, tetracycline antibiotics, and iron
- Advisable period before taking calcium when on other medications
Contraindications
- Absolute contraindications associated with hypercalcaemia, sarcoidosis, primary hyperparathyroidism, severe renal failure, and Vitamin-D3 overdosage
- Relative contraindications associated with prolonged immobilization, renal stones, severe hypercalciuria
Side Effects
- Rarely mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Occasional skin rash with Vitamin-D3 supplements
- Potential for hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia with long-term high-dose treatment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D3 during pregnancy and lactation
- Potential teratogenic effects of vitamin-D3 overdoses
- Passage of vitamin-D3 and its metabolites into breast milk
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 of overdosage include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation
Therapeutic Class
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, and out of the reach of children