Phytocal D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Algae calcium vitamin d3
Company	Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Phytocal dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism
Pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand
Kidney disease and pancreatitis
During therapy with antiseizure medications
Prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Composition

Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg
Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP

Pharmacology

Essential element for building bones, aids in calcium absorption, stimulates bone formation, synergistic effects on bone growth

Dosage & Administration

Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night, orally

Interactions

Reduces absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc
Absorption reduced by corticosteroids
Increased risk of hypercalcemia when given with thiazides and related diuretics
No clinically significant food drug interactions reported

Contraindications

Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria
Metastatic calcification
Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation

Side Effects

Irregular heartbeat
Nausea
Dry mouth
Weakness
Headache
Metallic taste in mouth
Muscle or bone pain
Drowsiness
High amount of Calcium in blood
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use should consider risk-benefit ratio

Precautions & Warnings

Caution in patients with renal impairment, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria

Use in Special Populations

Not recommended for children under 12 years

Overdose Effects

May result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation, treatment includes cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration

Therapeutic Class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from light & moisture, keep out of the reach of children