Eggcal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Eggshell calcium vitamin d3
Company Pharmacil limited
Also available as
Eggcal dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of bone loss (osteoporosis)
  • Treatment of weak bones (osteomalacia, osteopenia)
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Treatment of decreased activity of the parathyroid gland
  • Treatment of latent tetany
  • Use in pregnancy and lactation
  • Use in post-menopausal osteoporosis
  • Use in senile osteoporosis
  • Use in conditions induced by drugs like Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, or Prednisolone

Composition

  • 500 mg & 200 IU tablet
  • Each film-coated tablet contains 1250 mg Calcium Carbonate BP and 200 IU Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
  • 600 mg & 400 IU tablet
  • Each film-coated tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate BP and 400 IU Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Description

  • Calcium obtained from European eggshell source
  • Contains essential salts and minerals for bone development
  • Contains Magnesium, Phosphorus & Strontium
  • 100% natural and highly digestible
  • More absorbable and environment-friendly form of Calcium
  • Enriches the organic matrix of bones
  • Contains soluble transport proteins for maximum absorption
  • Higher absorption rate than Algae, Coral, or Rock-based Calcium

Pharmacology

  • Calcium plays a crucial role in normal body functioning
  • Necessary for bone, nerve cells, muscle, and vital organ functioning
  • Vitamin D3 aids in Calcium absorption

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral route of administration
  • One tablet in the morning and one tablet at night
  • Use in children and adolescents should be directed by the physician

Interaction

  • Possible interaction with digoxin, antacids, other Calcium supplements, and certain antibiotics
  • Reduced intestinal uptake of Calcium by certain foods

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the components
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may irritate the GI tract
  • May cause constipation
  • Rare side effects include kidney stone, hypercalcemia, alkalosis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Should be used as directed by the physician

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinuation required if hypercalcemia occurs
  • Patients with a history of kidney stone formation should increase fluid intake

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, diarrhea, weakness, headache, irritability, dizziness

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place, below 30°C
  • Away from light
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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