Oscal-D Forte 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Use in pregnancy & lactation
- Use in osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Use in therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Routine supplement in chronic renal failure
Mode of Action
- Contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Supports bone growth
- Aids in prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interactions with calcium, aluminum or magnesium containing antacids
- Interactions with other calcium supplements
- Interactions with calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interactions with digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- May cause nausea
- May cause vomiting
- May cause stomach cramps
- May cause dry mouth
- May cause increased thirst
- May cause increased urination
- Constipation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
- Should be used as directed by physician while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting
- Symptoms of overdosage may include severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of overdosage may include dry mouth
- Symptoms of overdosage may include loss of appetite
- Symptoms of overdosage may include metallic taste
- Symptoms of overdosage may include stomach cramps
- Symptoms of overdosage may include diarrhea
- Symptoms of overdosage may include headache
- Symptoms of overdosage may include constipation
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