Ultracal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (4 x 15: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 105.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy
- Adequate dietary intake during lactation
- Adequate dietary intake for osteogenesis
- Adequate dietary intake for tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate
- Preparation of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation
- Assists in bone maintenance
- Aids in absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Promotes bone growth
- Aids in prevention of osteoporosis
- Aids in prevention of bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with antacids containing calcium, aluminium, or magnesium
- Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
- Possible interaction with calcitriol
- Possible interaction with other vitamin D3 supplements
- Possible interaction with digoxin
- Possible interaction with tetracycline
- Possible interaction with doxycycline
- Possible interaction with minocycline
- Possible interaction with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi & nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
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
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