Rocal-M (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintaining 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, and 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, and Vitamin D3 in bone health
- Micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Boron in bone health
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- 7 years and older: 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
Interaction
- Consideration of hypercalcemia in patients taking thiazide diuretics
- Avoiding hypocalcemia in digitalized patients
- Reduced absorption of calcium from certain foods
- Effect of phenytoin or barbiturates on Vitamin-D3
- Decreased effect of Vitamin D3 with glucocorticoids
- Attenuation of effects of digitalis with oral administration of calcium combined with Vitamin-D3
- Reduction in absorption of thyroxin, bisphosphonates, and antibiotics by calcium salts
Contraindications
- Absolute contraindications like hypercalcemia and severe renal failure
- Relative contraindications like severe hypercalciuria
Side Effects
- Mild gastrointestinal disturbances
- Skin rash
- Hypercalciuria and rare cases of hypercalcemia with long-term treatment at high doses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D3 during pregnancy and lactation
- Different administration time for calcium and iron supplements
- Teratogenic effects of vitamin-D3 overdoses in pregnant animals
- Passage of vitamin-D3 and its metabolites into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful supervision for patients with renal failure or 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 including nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and headache
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