Maacal-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (4 x 10: ৳ 680.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • treatment of bone loss (osteoporosis)
  • treatment of weak bones (osteomalacia, osteopenia)
  • treatment of rickets
  • treatment of decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism)
  • treatment of latent tetany (certain muscle disease)
  • treatment of pregnancy and lactation
  • treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis
  • treatment of senile osteoporosis
  • treatment for drug-induced osteoporosis (e.g. Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Prednisolone)

Composition

  • 500 mg & 200 IU tablet containing Calcium Carbonate BP and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP
  • 600 mg & 400 IU tablet containing Calcium Carbonate BP and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP

Description

  • Contains Calcium obtained from European eggshell source
  • Contains small amounts of essential salts and minerals for bone development including Magnesium, Phosphorus & Strontium
  • 100% natural and highly digestible
  • More absorbable and environment-friendly form of Calcium
  • Enriches the organic matrix of bones
  • Contains soluble transport proteins for maximum absorption
  • Higher absorption rate compared with other Calcium sources

Pharmacology

  • Calcium is necessary for normal functioning of bone, nerve cells, and muscles
  • Vitamin D3 helps in the absorption of Calcium for maintaining strong bones and healthy muscles

Dosage & Administration

Oral administration of one tablet in the morning and one tablet at night or as directed by the physician; use in children and adolescents as directed by the physician

Interaction

  • Possible interactions with various medications like digoxin, antacids, other Calcium supplements, calcitriol, tetracycline, doxycycline, and food such as spinach and milk
  • Consultation with physician needed while taking Calcium tablet with any of these

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the components
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy (requires careful monitoring of serum Calcium level)

Side Effects

  • Commonly may cause constipation, but eggshell Calcium is safe for long-term use without gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Rare side effects include kidney stones, hypercalcemia, alkalosis, and loss of appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

To be used as directed by the physician during Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Discontinuation required if hypercalcemia occurs
  • Increased fluid intake recommended for patients with a history of kidney stone formation

Overdose Effects

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