Ostocal GX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (5 x 8: ৳ 640.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 128.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Prevention of osteomalacia
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Treatment of disorders of osteogenesis
- Supplement for inadequate calcium intake in childhood diet
- Treatment of rickets
- Supplement during pregnancy and lactation
- Supplement for elderly patients
- Treatment of pancreatitis
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Composition
- Calcium carbonate source: Coral
- Elemental Calcium content: 500mg or 600mg
- Vitamin D content: 200 IU or 400 IU
- Effervescent tablet composition
Pharmacology
- Importance of Calcium for various bodily functions
- Usefulness for bone health and Osteoporosis prevention
- Role of Vitamin D in bone health and calcium absorption
- Synergistic effects of Calcium and Vitamin D on bone growth
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended frequency: once or twice daily
- Administration with plenty of water
- Enhanced absorption when taken with a full stomach
- Effervescent tablet administration method
Interaction
- Interaction with thiazide diuretics
- Interaction with systemic corticosteroids
- Interaction with ion exchange resins and laxatives
- Interference with tetracycline preparations
- Impact on toxicity of cardiac glycosides
- Interaction with bisphosphonate and sodium fluoride
- Inhibition of absorption by oxalic acid and phytic acid
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the components
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rare occurrence of hypercalcemia
- Possible allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite
- Dry mouth and drowsiness
- Occasional skin rash from Vitamin D
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended daily intake during pregnancy
- Reproductive toxicity in animals with high dose of vitamin D
- Avoidance of overdoses
- Passage of Calcium and vitamin D3 into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Necessity of monitoring serum calcium levels
- Monitoring renal function and creatinine levels
- Caution in elderly patients and those with calculus formation tendency
- Monitoring of calcium and phosphate levels in certain conditions
- Special caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Potential risk of soft tissue calcification
Overdose Effects
- Potential hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
- Symptoms of hypercalcemia
- Risk of irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
- Recommended treatment for hypercalcemia
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Temperature: below 30°C
- Protection from light & moisture
- Safety precaution for children
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