Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg
Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg |
| Generic | Calcium Orotate |
| Weight | 400 mg |
| Type | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Minerals in bone formation, Specific mineral preparations |
| Manufacturer | Drug International Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
This medication is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. To fulfill the calcium deficiency or meet extra need of calcium, it may be used in conditions like osteoporosis osteomalacia, rickets, latent tetany, postmenopausal osteoporosis ... Read moreDosage
Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg dosage
Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg 400 mg: As an addition to the daily diet, 2-3 tablets are usually recommended with meal or as directed by a physician.Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg 740 mg: As an addition to the daily diet, 1-2 tablets are usually recommended with meal or as directed by a physician.Side Effects
Bloating and swelling in the abdomen are common side effects of Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg. Loss of appetite, upset stomach, constipation, nausea, vomiting, unusual weight loss, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness, formation of kidney stones may occur infrequently.Precaution
Before taking Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg, precaution is needed if the patient is allergic to Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg. This drug may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Precaution is needed before using this drug in kidney disease, kidney stones, little or no stomach acid (achlorhydria), heart disease, disease of the pancreas, sarcoidosis difficulty absorbing nutrition from food (malabsorption syndrome).Interaction
Calcium can decrease absorption of the following drugs when taken together: biphosphonates (e.g., alendronate), quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), and tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline), levothyroxine, phenytoin (an anticonvulsant), and tiludronate disodium (to treat Paget's disease). Thiazide-type diuretics can interact with Calcium supplements, increasing the risks of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. Both aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids increase urinary calcium excretion. Mineral oil and stimulant laxatives decrease calcium absorption. Glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, can cause calcium depletion and eventually osteoporosis when they are used for months. Oral contraceptives as well as estrogen compounds reduce calcium. Anti-inflammatories such as NSAIDs, Aspirin, Ibuprofen deplete calcium. Corticosteroids deplete calcium.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Women who are pregnant and breast-feeding need more calcium. Pregnancy related high blood pressure is a common and serious risk for women and their babies, and taking supplemental forms of Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg can help to reduce this risk.Contraindication
Caldil-OT Tablet 400 mg is contraindicated in conditions like incomplete or infrequent bowel movements, kidney stone, kidney disease, increased activity of the parathyroid gland, high amount of Calcium in urine, high amount of Calcium in the blood, extreme loss of body water.Storage Condition
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep in a cool & dry place. Protect from light.Innovators Monograph
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