Caletal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.01 (4 x 10: ৳ 160.48)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.12
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | United pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Supplement for pregnancy
- Supplement for lactation
- Adjunct in osteogenesis
- Adjunct in tooth formation
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Carbonate
- Contains Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation
- Necessary for bone maintenance
- Aids in absorption of Calcium
- Helps in bone growth
- Prevents osteoporosis
- Supports prevention of 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
- Interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or 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 should be taken in pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions should be taken in pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea and 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