Temcal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
Company | Team pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement for pregnancy and lactation
- Supports osteogenesis and tooth formation
- Routine supplement for chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Calcium necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth and prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
- Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
- Possible interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Possible interaction with digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, 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
- 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 kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children