Eurocal-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Indications

• Treatment of osteoporosis
• Treatment of osteomalacia
• Treatment of rickets
• Treatment of tetany
• Treatment in parathyroid disease
• Calcium supplement for pregnancy
• Calcium supplement for lactation
• Supplement for osteogenesis and tooth formation
• Supplement for therapy with anti-seizure medications
• Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

• Contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
• Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance
• Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption and reabsorption of Calcium
• Vitamin D3 stimulates bone formation
• Helps in bone growth
• Helps in prevention of osteoporosis and bone fracture

Dosage & Administration

• Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily
• Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption
• Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily
• Best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption

Interaction

• Possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids
• Possible interaction with other calcium supplements
• Possible interaction with calcitriol and other vitamin D3 supplements
• Possible interaction with digoxin
• Possible interaction with tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in hypercalcaemia
• Contraindicated in hyperthyroidism
• Contraindicated in renal calculi and nephrolithiasis
• Contraindicated in Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Side Effects

• Possible side effects include nausea
• Possible side effects include vomiting
• Possible side effects include stomach cramps
• Possible side effects include dry mouth
• Possible side effects include increased thirst
• Possible side effects include increased urination
• Constipation may occur

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy
• Should be used as directed by physician while breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

• Precautions should be taken in pre-existing heart disease
• Precautions should be taken in pre-existing kidney disease

Overdose Effects

• Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness
• Symptoms of overdose may include dry mouth
• Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite
• Symptoms of overdose may include metallic taste
• Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramps
• Symptoms of overdose may include diarrhea
• Symptoms of overdose may include headache
• Symptoms of overdose may include constipation

Therapeutic Class

• Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

• Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
• Keep out of the reach of children

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