Cal-aid 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
Title
- Cal-aid Tablets 250 mg or 500 mg
- Cal-aid Tablet 1000 mg
Product Categories
- Medicine
- Calcium Supplement
- Antacid
Description
- Used for the treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- React with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
Dosage Form
- Tablet
Strength Options
- 250 mg
- 500 mg
- 1000 mg
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion and upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid
- Increases gastric pH
- Diminishes pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium absorption
Recommended Doses
- 540-2000 mg Calcium Carbonate per day for adults
- Doses adjusted for children
- 1250-3750 mg Calcium Carbonate for dietary supplement
- 2000-3000 mg for relief of symptoms
Interaction
- May enhance cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interferes with tetracycline absorption
- Modifies vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria
- Nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Side Effects
- GI irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely causes hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safe for use in pregnancy
- Can be used in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective for children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome for elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature