Humphry 740 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium orotate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of low blood calcium levels
- Osteoporosis treatment
- Osteomalacia treatment
- Rickets treatment
- Latent tetany treatment
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
- Senile osteoporosis treatment
- Juvenile osteoporosis treatment
- Pregnancy and lactation support
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) support
- Hypoparathyroidism treatment
- Hip joint plastic surgery support
- Inflammatory disease treatment
- Cardiovascular ailment treatment
- Weight management support
- Mood swing reduction
- Cognitive enhancement
- Heart protection
- Colon cancer risk reduction
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Orotate
- Functional amino acid chelating ligand
- Orotic acid
- Facilitates intracellular uptake of calcium
- Maintenance of healthy cartilage
- Involvement in DNA and RNA synthesis
- Ability to penetrate cell membranes for cartilage metabolism
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium Orotate 400 mg: 2-3 tablets daily with meal or as directed by a physician
- Calcium Orotate 740 mg: 1-2 tablets daily with meal or as directed by a physician
Interaction
- Decreases absorption of certain drugs
- Interacts with biphosphonates, quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline antibiotics, levothyroxine, phenytoin, tiludronate disodium, thiazide-type diuretics, aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids, mineral oil, stimulant laxatives, glucocorticoids, oral contraceptives, estrogen compounds, anti-inflammatories, corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
- Kidney stone
- Kidney disease
- Increased activity of the parathyroid gland
- High amount of Calcium in urine
- High amount of Calcium in the blood
- Extreme loss of body water
Side Effects
- Bloating and swelling in the abdomen
- Loss of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unusual weight loss
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Formation of kidney stones
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Supports calcium intake for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Reduces risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure
Precautions & Warnings
- Precaution for allergies to Humphry
- Inactive ingredient allergies
- Kidney disease
- Kidney stones
- Achlorhydria
- Heart disease
- Pancreatic disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Malabsorption syndrome
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light