Ovocal Plus (Tablet)

Title

• Ovocal Plus Calcium Supplement

Categories

• Medicine
• Health & Wellness
• Vitamins & Supplements

Description

• Ovocal Plus is a calcium supplement indicated for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, maintaining strong bone growth, proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and nerves, nutritional supplementation, bone development, regeneration, pregnancy, and lactation.
• It contains Calcium Carbonate BP, Vitamin D3 BP, Magnesium Oxide BP, Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate BP, Cupric Oxide, and Boron Citrate. The film-coated and effervescent tablets contain specific amounts of these ingredients to support bone health.

Indications

• Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
• Maintenance of strong bone growth
• Proper functioning of heart, muscle, and nerves
• Nutritional supplement
• Bone development and regeneration
• Pregnancy & lactation
• Deficiency state of Calcium, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Boron

Composition

• Each film-coated tablet contains 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, and Zinc Oxide BP equivalent to 7.5 mg Zinc. Each effervescent tablet contains similar ingredients but with different amounts.

Mode of Action

• Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin D3 are essential for bone health.
• Vitamin D3 enhances the absorption of Calcium.
• Micronutrients like Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Boron play a key role in bone health.

Dosage & Administration

• Adults should take 1 film-coated tablet twice daily, preferably with meals and water.
• Children aged 3-7 years should take 1 effervescent tablet daily.
• Children older than 7 years can take 1 to 2 effervescent tablets daily.

Interaction

• Thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
• Certain foods and medications can affect the absorption of calcium and Vitamin D3.
• Concomitant use of certain drugs may decrease the effectiveness of Vitamin D3.

Contraindications

• Absolute contraindications include hypercalcaemia, primary hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin D3 overdosage, severe renal failure, and hypersensitivity to any tablet ingredients.
• Relative contraindications are also outlined for specific conditions.

Side Effects

• Potential mild gastrointestinal disturbances from calcium supplements.
• Occasional skin rash from Vitamin D3 supplements.
• Long-term high doses may lead to hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia.

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Requirements for calcium and Vitamin D3 are increased during pregnancy and lactation.
• Physician supervision is advised to ensure appropriate supplementation.
• Long-term hypercalcaemia can have adverse effects on the fetus and newborn.

Precautions & Warnings

• Careful supervision is necessary for patients with renal failure or hypercalciuria.
• Periodic plasma calcium level and urinary calcium excretion checks are recommended.
• Monitoring serum and urinary calcium levels and kidney function is advisable during long-term treatment.

Overdose Effects

• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and headache.

Therapeutic Class

• Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

• Store in a dry place away from light and heat.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

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