Aquacal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 660.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Algae calcium vitamin d3
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Aquacal dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoporosis
  • Rickets
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany and hypoparathyroidism
  • In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand
  • In kidney disease and pancreatitis
  • During therapy with antiseizure medications
  • The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Composition

  • Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg
  • Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP

Pharmacology

  • Calcium is essential for bone strength
  • Clinical evidence for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects on bone growth and osteoporosis prevention

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night
  • Oral administration

Interaction

  • Reduces absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc
  • Reduced absorption by corticosteroids
  • Increased risk of hypercalcemia with thiazides and related diuretics

Contraindications

  • Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria
  • Metastatic calcification
  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation

Side Effects

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Nausea
  • Dry mouth
  • Weakness
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste in mouth
  • Muscle or bone pain
  • Drowsiness
  • High amount of Calcium in blood
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use considering the risk-benefit ratio

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with renal impairment
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypercalciuria

Use in Special Populations

  • Not recommended for children under 12 years

Overdose Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Headache
  • Constipation
  • Cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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