Maacal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Title

• Maacal-D Tablets

Categories

• Medicine
• Supplements
• Pharmaceuticals

Description

• Combination of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3
• Derived from European eggshell source
• Contains essential salts and minerals for bone development

Composition

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

Pharmacology

• Calcium plays a vital role in bone, nerve cells, and muscle functioning
• Vitamin D3 aids in Calcium absorption

Indications

• Treatment of bone loss (osteoporosis)
• Weak bones (osteomalacia, osteopenia)
• Rickets
• Decreased activity of parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism)
• Latent tetany
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Post-menopausal osteoporosis
• Senile osteoporosis
• Drug-induced osteoporosis like Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, or Prednisolone

Dosage and administration

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

Interaction

• With medicine:
  • Possible interaction with digoxin, antacids containing Calcium, aluminum or magnesium, other Calcium supplements, calcitriol, tetracycline, doxycycline, aminocycline, or oxytetracycline
  • Consult physician when taking Calcium tablet with any of these drugs
• With food and others:
  • Intestinal uptake of Calcium may be reduced by concomitant ingestion of certain foods such as spinach, milk, and milk products

Contraindications

• Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
• Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
• Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
• Severe renal insufficiencies
• Concomitant digoxin therapy requiring careful monitoring of serum Calcium level

Side effects

• Common:
  • Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may cause gastrointestinal irritation and constipation
  • Eggshell Calcium is safe for long-term use without causing gastrointestinal discomfort or constipation
• Rare:
  • Kidney stone
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Alkalosis
  • Loss of appetite

Pregnancy and lactation

• Use as directed by the physician during Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions and warnings

• Discontinuation of the drug is required when hypercalcemia occurs
• Patients with a history of kidney stone formation should increase their fluid intake

Overdose effects

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

Therapeutic class

• Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage conditions

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

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