Boni M (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Delta pharma ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintain strong bone growth
- Proper functioning of heart, muscle and nerves
- Nutritional supplement
- Bone development and regeneration
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Deficiency state of Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Boron
Composition
- Calcium Carbonate BP equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium
- Vitamin D3 BP (as Cholecalciferol) 200 IU
- Magnesium Oxide BP equivalent to 40 mg Magnesium
- Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate BP equivalent to 1.8 mg Manganese
- Cupric Oxide equivalent to 1 mg Copper
- Boron Citrate equivalent to 250 mcg Boron
- Zinc Oxide BP equivalent to 7.5 mg Zinc
Pharmacology
Nutrition is important to prevent osteoporosis. Calcium, Magnesium & Vitamin D3 are essential for bone health. Micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc & Boron also play a role in bone health.
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years and older: 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily
Interaction
Various drug and food interactions to be considered. Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary calcium excretion, phenytoin or barbiturates decrease the effect of Vitamin-D3, and more.
Contraindications
Absolute contraindications include hypercalcaemia, bone metastasis, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin-D3 overdosage. Relative contraindications include severe renal failure, immobilisation osteoporosis, renal stones, severe hypercalciuria.
Side Effects
- Mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Gastric pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Hypercalciuria
- Hypercalcaemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Treatment should be under physician's direction. Increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D3 during pregnancy and lactation. Long-term hypercalcaemia can lead to adverse effects in newborns.
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful supervision in mild to moderate renal failure
- Periodic checks of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion
- Monitoring of serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function with long-term treatment
Overdose Effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Constipation
Therapeutic Class
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, and out of the reach of children