Maacal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

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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