Xtracal-M (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (1 x 30: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium vitamin d3 multimineral |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
- Maintaining strong bone growth
- Proper functioning of heart, muscle and nerves
- Nutritional supplement
- Bone development and regeneration
- Pregnancy & lactation support
- 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
Importance of nutrition in preventing osteoporosis; role of Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Copper, Manganese, Zinc & Boron in bone health
Dosage & Administration
- Adult: 1 film-coated tablet twice daily with meals and water
- Children 3-7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily
- Children 7 years to older: 1 to 2 effervescent tablet daily
Interaction
- Risk of hypercalcemia with thiazide diuretics
- Importance of timing with certain foods and medications
- Effects on digitalis and other cardiac glycosides
- Need for strict medical supervision and monitoring
Contraindications
- Absolute contraindications for hypercalcaemia, bone metastasis, sarcoidosis, primary hyperparathyroidism and Vitamin-D 3 overdosage
- Relative contraindications for severe renal failure, hypersensitivity to tablet ingredients, etc.
Side Effects
- Mild gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Occasional skin rash with vitamin-D3 supplements
- Risk of hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia with long-term treatment
Pregnancy & Lactation
Increased requirements for calcium and vitamin-D 3 during pregnancy and lactation; precautions for supplementation
Precautions & Warnings
- Supervision for patients with renal failure or hypercalciuria
- Periodic checks of plasma calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion
- Monitoring of serum and urinary calcium levels with long-term treatment
Overdose Effects
Symptoms of nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, etc. in case of overdosage
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