Caltab 300 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.27 (100's pack: ৳ 27.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium lactate |
| Company | Indo bangla pharmaceutical |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium deficiency in growing children
- Treatment of calcium deficiency in lactating and pregnant mothers
- Relief of symptoms associated with hypocalcemia
- Relief of paresthesia
- Relief of carpopedal spasm
- Relief of muscle cramps
- Reduction of muscle excitability leading to tetany
- Prevention of convulsions
- Management of mental changes associated with hypocalcemia
- Alleviation of dermatitis due to calcium deficiency
- Mitigation of ECG changes due to calcium deficiency
Pharmacology
- Supplements dietary calcium
- Neutralizes gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease
- Sequesters phosphorus in the intestine
- Reduces total body phosphate accumulation in chronic renal failure
- Reduces serum phosphate concentration
- Promotes deposition of calcium phosphate in bone and soft tissue
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage of 1-2 tablets (300 mg-600 mg) daily
- Child dosage of 1 tablet (300 mg) daily for children over 3 years
- Pregnant women dosage of 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily during third trimester and lactation
Interaction
- May reduce efficacy of calcium-channel blockers
- Potential adverse events with concurrent administration of IV calcium salt and cardiac glycosides
- Increased risk of hypercalcemia when used with thiazide diuretics
- May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride, and zinc
Contraindications
- Not to be used in patients with hypercalcemia associated with sarcoidosis
- Not to be used in patients with bone metastasis of neoplastic process
Side Effects
- Possible gastrointestinal irritation
- Possible constipation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Caution in patients with cardiac disease
- Caution in patients with sarcoidosis
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Store away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children