Rocal Jr 250 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium depletion
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Relief of heartburn
- Relief of sour stomach
- Relief of upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH diminishing pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Doses for antacid use and dietary supplement use
- Tailored doses based on individual patient's specific disease
- Maximum effective phosphate binding when given with meals
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin and other cardiac glycosides
- Interference with absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
- Requires modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
- Cautious use in patients with sarcoidosis, renal or cardiac disease, and in patients receiving cardiac glycosides
Side Effects
- Irritation to the GI tract
- Potential cause of constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia, especially in chronic renal failure patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Safe use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Extensively studied and safe in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome for elderly patients especially when taking calcium carbonate
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature