Calcid 1000 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 100.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Calcid Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Product Categories
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
- Mineral Supplements
- Antacids
Description
- Calcid is used for the treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- React with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Orally administered and used as an antacid or dietary supplement
- May enhance the cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
Available Strengths
- 250 mg tablet
- 500 mg tablet
- 1000 mg tablet
Indications
- Treatment or prevention of calcium depletion
- Conditions associated with calcium deficiency
- Management of conditions associated with hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to raise pH
- Up to 30% oral calcium load may be absorbed
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Tailored doses for specific diseases such as calcium deficiency, malabsorption, or parathyroid function
- Adjustable doses for pregnancy, lactation, and chronic renal failure
- Symptomatic relief dosage when needed
Interaction
- May enhance cardiac effects of digoxin
- May interfere with the absorption of tetracycline
- Modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Safe to use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature