Description
Generics:
Calcium Carbonate [Elemental source] + Vitamin D3
Dosage Form: Tablet.
Indications:
This combination is used for treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany and in parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure adequate dietary intake in conditions such as pregnancy & lactation, osteogenesis and tooth formation (adjunct with definite treatment) and therapy with anti-seizure medications. It is also used as routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
Pharmacology:
This is the preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of our body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps for the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium. Vitamin D3 also stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies showed that Calcium and Vitamin D3 all together helps in bone growth, and in prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture.
Dosage guideline:
Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.
Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.
Route of administration: Orally.
Interaction:
It has possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids &Â other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline.
Contraindications:
It is contraindicated in case of hypercalcaemia, hyperthyroidism, renal calculi & nephrolithiasis and Zollinger-Ellison Disorder.
Side Effects:
It has conceivable interaction with calcium, aluminum or magnesium containing stomach settling agents & other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline.
Pregnancy & Lactation:
It has conceivable interaction with calcium, aluminum or magnesium containing stomach settling agents & other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline.
 Precautions & Warnings:
In case there’s any pre-existing heart malady or kidney infection, safety measures ought to be taken.
Therapeutic Class:
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions:
Keep in a dry put absent from light and warm. Keep out of the reach of children.
Manufactured by: Pacific Pharmaceutical Ltd.
