Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet

Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet
Generic Calcium Carbonate [Elemental source] + Vitamin D3
Weight 500 mg+200 IU
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Manufacturer Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am
Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet
Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet

Uses

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.

Dosage

Ambeecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet dosage

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.

Side Effects

It is generally well tolerated. If there is experience like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination while taking, noticed to physicians. Constipation may occur.

Precaution

If there is any pre-existing heart disease or kidney disease, precautions should be taken.

Interaction

It has possible interaction with calcium, aluminium or magnesium containing antacids & other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline or oxytetracycline.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

This combination should be used as directed by physician during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in case of hypercalcaemia, hyperthyroidism, renal calculi & nephrolithiasis and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Special Warning

Use in children: Calcium carbonate has been extensively studied in children and infants with chronic renal failure and is both safe and effective.Use in elderly: In case of elderly patients with renal failure when calcium carbonate is taken constipation may be troublesome one for this group. For this reason, monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate is of course indicated for elderly patients.

Acute Overdose

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

Storage Condition

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

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