Naafcal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Naafco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Osteoporosis treatment
- Osteomalacia treatment
- Rickets treatment
- Tetany treatment
- Parathyroid disease treatment
- Calcium supplements for pregnancy
- Calcium supplements for lactation
- Osteogenesis support
- Tooth formation support
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3 preparation
- Bone formation support
- Vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption
- Stimulation of bone formation
- Bone growth support
- Prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage: Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet - 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Dosage: Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet - 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal for improved absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium-containing antacids
- Possible interaction with aluminium or magnesium-containing antacids
- Potential interaction with other calcium supplements
- Potential interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Potential interaction with digoxin
- Potential interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of nausea and vomiting
- Symptoms of severe drowsiness
- Symptoms of dry mouth
- Symptoms of loss of appetite
- Symptoms of metallic taste
- Symptoms of stomach cramps
- Symptoms of diarrhea
- Symptoms of headache
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