VD-Cal 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • osteoporosis treatment
  • osteomalacia treatment
  • rickets treatment
  • tetany treatment
  • parathyroid disease treatment
  • calcium supplements for pregnancy
  • calcium supplements for lactation
  • bone formation support
  • tooth formation support
  • therapy with anti-seizure medications
  • phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • source of Calcium Carbonate
  • source of Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
  • bone formation support
  • bone maintenance support
  • absorption of Calcium support
  • reabsorption of Calcium support
  • stimulation of bone formation

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 for improved absorption

Interaction

  • interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
  • interaction with other calcium supplements
  • interaction with calcitriol
  • interaction with other vitamin D3 supplements
  • interaction with digoxin
  • interaction with tetracycline
  • interaction with doxycycline
  • interaction with minocycline
  • interaction with oxytetracycline

Contraindications

  • hypercalcaemia
  • hyperthyroidism
  • renal calculi
  • nephrolithiasis
  • 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
  • use as directed by physician while breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • precautions for pre-existing heart disease
  • precautions for kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • severe drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • loss of appetite
  • metallic taste
  • stomach cramps
  • diarrhea
  • 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

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