Medicine details

ImageA-Cal DX
NameA-Cal DX
DosageTablet
Generic NameCalcium + Vitamin D3
Classes Nutritional Supplement
Mineral and Vitamin Combination
Diseases Teeth Disorder
CompanyAcme Laboratories Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength500 mg + 400 IU
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack1
Price per pack149.48
Cost per pack131.54
Package unit30 tabs bot
Price per unit149.48
Cost per unit131.54
Discount0
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Remarks

Calcium + Vitamin D3

Calcium + Vitamin D3 is combination medication of calcium mineral and vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol. Calcium is the principle constituent of teeth and bone. Vitamin D3 helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphate. It is the precursor to the hormone calcitriol.

Calcium + Vitamin D3 is indicated in-

  • As an adjunct to specific therapy for osteoporosis
  • Mineral & Vitamin supplementation where necessary; such as- pregnancy
  • Osteomalacia

Adults and Elderly and Children above 12 years of age: 2 chewable tablets per day, preferably one tablet each morning and evening.

Rarely, the following side effects may appear with the use of Calcium + Vitamin D3-

  • Constipation
  • Flatulence
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hypercalciuria (rare)
  • Patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria should be closely monitored, with blood calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion checked on a regular basis.
  • Urinary calcium excretion should be assessed in patients with a history of renal stones to rule out hypercalciuria.
  • Patients undergoing treatment for cardiovascular disease should exercise caution.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.