Ecal-D3 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (1 x 15: ৳ 75.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of parathyroid disease
- Calcium supplement for pregnancy
- Calcium supplement for lactation
- Adjunct for osteogenesis
- Adjunct for tooth formation
- Supplement in therapy with anti-seizure medications
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids in absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
- Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
- Aids in bone growth
- 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
- Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
- 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, aluminum or magnesium containing antacids
- Interaction with other calcium supplements
- Interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
- Interaction with digoxin
- Interaction with tetracycline
- Interaction with doxycycline
- Interaction with minocycline
- Interaction with oxytetracycline
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
- Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
- Contraindicated in renal calculi
- Contraindicated in nephrolithiasis
- Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Constipation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- To be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
- To be used as directed by physician while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
- Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- 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