Calex-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment of parathyroid disease
  • Calcium supplements for pregnancy
  • Calcium supplements for lactation
  • Supports osteogenesis
  • Supports tooth formation
  • Therapy with anti-seizure medications
  • Routine supplement for chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3
  • Necessary for bone formation and maintenance
  • Facilitates calcium absorption and reabsorption
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Aids in bone growth
  • Aids in prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture

Dosage & Administration

  • 500 mg Calcium and 200 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet - 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
  • 500 mg Calcium and 400 IU Vitamin D3 Tablet - 1 tablet twice daily
  • Best taken with or just after a meal

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with antacids
  • Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
  • Possible interaction with calcitriol
  • Possible interaction with digoxin
  • Possible interaction with tetracycline

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Renal calculi
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use as directed by physician during pregnancy
  • Use as directed by physician while breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Precautions for pre-existing heart disease
  • Precautions for pre-existing kidney disease

Overdose Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Severe drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • 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

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