Calpo-O 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium orotate |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevents low blood calcium levels
- Treats calcium deficiency
- Osteoporosis treatment
- Osteomalacia treatment
- Rickets treatment
- Latent tetany treatment
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
- Senile osteoporosis treatment
- Juvenile osteoporosis treatment
- Drug-induced osteoporosis treatment
- Pregnancy and lactation calcium supplementation
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) treatment
- Hypoparathyroidism treatment
- Hip joint plastic surgery recovery support
- Inflammatory disease treatment
- Weight control support
- Mood swings reduction
- Cognitive enhancement
- Heart protection
- Minimizes risk of colon cancer
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Orotate with orotic acid
- Facilitates calcium transport through cellular membranes
- Promotes intracellular uptake of calcium
- Assists in the maintenance of healthy cartilage
- Involved in DNA and RNA synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- 400 mg Calcium Orotate: 2-3 tablets with meal or as directed
- 740 mg Calcium Orotate: 1-2 tablets with meal or as directed
Interaction
- Decreases absorption of certain drugs
- Potential interactions with biphosphonates, quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline antibiotics, levothyroxine, phenytoin, tiludronate disodium, thiazide-type diuretics, aluminum and magnesium-containing antacids, mineral oil, stimulant laxatives, glucocorticoids, oral contraceptives, estrogen compounds, anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs, corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
- Kidney stone
- Kidney disease
- Increased parathyroid gland activity
- High urinary Calcium
- High blood Calcium
- Extreme loss of body water
Side Effects
- Bloating and swelling
- Loss of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unusual weight loss
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Formation of kidney stones
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased calcium need during pregnancy and lactation
- Reduction of high blood pressure risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Allergic reactions caution
- Inactive ingredient allergic reactions caution
- Kidney disease caution
- Kidney stones caution
- Achlorhydria caution
- Heart disease caution
- Pancreatic disease caution
- Sarcoidosis caution
- Malabsorption syndrome caution
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light