Ostocal GX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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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