Generic
Calcium Carbonate [Algae source] + Vitamin D3
Indications
Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand In kidney disease and pancreatitis During therapy with antiseizure medications The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency
Pharmacology
Each film coated tablet contains- Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg. Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP.
Contraindications
With medicine: Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported.
Side Effects
Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria Metastatic calcification Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparation
Pregnancy And Lactation
Common side effects of Calcium and Vitamin D3 may include an irregular heartbeat, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, headache, a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or bone pain and drowsiness. Rare side effects are high amount of Calcium in blood, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite.
Therapeutic
At high doses it may result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation etc. Treatment includes cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration.
Storage Conditions
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
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