Starcal M (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (2 x 15: ৳ 195.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 97.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
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 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
- Importance of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis
- Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D3 are macronutrients for bone health
- Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in Calcium absorption
- Micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc and Boron are important for bone health
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily
- Children 3-7 years dosage: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years and older dosage: 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
- Best taken with or just after main meals with a full glass of water
Interaction
- Consideration of hypercalcemia risk in patients taking thiazide diuretics
- Potential reduction of Calcium absorption by certain foods
- Interactions with phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids, and cardiac glycosides
- Medical supervision needed in certain cases
Contraindications
- Absolute contraindications: hypercalcaemia, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin-D3 overdosage, severe renal failure
- Relative contraindications: osteoporosis due to prolonged immobilisation, renal stones, severe hypercalciuria
- Hypersensitivity to any tablet ingredients
Side Effects
- Mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Occasional skin rash with vitamin-D3 supplements
- Hypercalciuria and rare cases of hypercalcaemia with long-term treatment at high doses
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D3 during pregnancy and lactation
- Caution with vitamin-D3 overdoses during pregnancy
- Transfer of vitamin-D3 and its metabolites into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful supervision in 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, and more
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children