Paracal 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Pristine pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Fast relief of acid indigestion
- Treatment of heartburn
- Treatment of sour stomach
- Treatment of upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH to diminish pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Use as an antacid
- Dietary supplement for prevention of osteoporosis
- Tailored doses based on specific diseases
- Recommended daily dose in pregnancy and lactation
- Adjusted doses for chronic renal failure
Interaction
- Enhances cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interferes with absorption of 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
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia
- May occur with large doses in chronic renal failure patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Safe for use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Extensively studied in children with chronic renal failure
- Safe and effective in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Potential constipation in elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Controlled room temperature