Calgum JR 250 mg+250 IU (Chewing Gum Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 210.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 210.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Osteomalacia
- Rickets
- Tetany
- Parathyroid disease
- Pregnancy & lactation
- Osteogenesis and tooth formation
Pharmacology
- Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
- Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
- Vitamin D3 aids absorption & reabsorption of Calcium
- Stimulates bone formation
- Helps in bone growth
- Prevention of osteoporosis & 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
Interaction
- Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids & other calcium supplements
- Calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements
- Digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, 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
- Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Pre-existing heart disease or kidney disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Severe drowsiness
- Loss of appetite
- Metallic taste
- 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