Ovojen-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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
• Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D3 during pregnancy and lactation
• Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D3 for post-menopausal osteoporosis
• Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D3 for senile osteoporosis
• Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D3 for drug-induced osteoporosis

Composition

• 500 mg & 200 IU Tablet
• 600 mg & 400 IU Tablet
• Calcium Carbonate BP (eggshell source) 1250 mg equivalent to 500 mg elemental Calcium
• Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP 200 IU
• Calcium Carbonate BP (eggshell source) 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium
• Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP 400 IU

Description

Combination of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3, European eggshell source, contains essential salts and minerals for bone development, including Magnesium, Phosphorus & Strontium, 100% natural, highly digestible (98%), more absorbable, increases bone density, contains soluble transport proteins for maximum absorption

Pharmacology

Calcium's vital role in the body, necessary for bone, nerve cells, muscles, and other vital organs, Vitamin D3 helps absorb Calcium, essential for building and keeping strong bones and healthy muscles

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

• Possible interaction with digoxin, antacids containing Calcium, aluminum or magnesium, other Calcium supplements, calcitriol, tetracycline, doxycycline, aminocycline, or oxytetracycline
• Intestinal uptake of Calcium may be reduced by concomitant ingestion of certain foods (e.g. 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 requires careful monitoring of serum Calcium level

Side Effects

• Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract
• May cause constipation
• Rare side effects: kidney stone, hypercalcemia, alkalosis, loss of appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

• Hypercalcemia requires discontinuation of the drug
• Patients with a history of kidney stone formation should increase fluid intake

Overdose Effects

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