Milcal Tablet 250 mg+250 IU

Milcal Tablet 250 mg+250 IU Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Each film-coated tablet contains Calcium Phosphate BP 715.00 mg equivalent to Elemental Calcium 250 mg Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) USP 250 IU

Milcal Tablet 250 mg+250 IU
Uses
Dosage
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Precautions
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Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
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Trade Name	Milcal Tablet 250 mg+250 IU
Generic	Calcium Phosphate [Milk source] + Vitamin D3
Weight	250 mg+250 IU
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Manufacturer	Delta Pharma Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

This is indicated for the followings: Treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism & osteogenesis. It can also be used as a supplement in case of inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet, pregnancy & lactation, rickets & poor absorption during old age. In kidney disease and pancreatitis. The treatment & prevention of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency.

Dosage

Milcal Tablet 250 mg+250 IU dosage

Two tablets once or twice daily with plenty of water or food as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation and allergic reactions etc are rare manifestation. Hypercalcemia due to prolong use has rarely been reported.

Precaution

In mild hypercalciuria reduction of dose is sufficient to return to normal serum Calcium concentration. Patients with kidney stone or with such previous history should be recommended to increase their fluid intake.

Interaction

Administering Intravenous Ceftriaxone & Calcium can result in life-threatening damage to the lungs & kidneys. Calcium should not be administered intravenously within 48 hours of intravenous Ceftriaxone. Calcium can reduce the absorption of tetracycline & fluoride preparations and minimum 3 hours time should be allowed between ingestion of these medications. Thiazide diuretics reduce the renal excretion of Calcium. Phenytoin, barbiturates & glucocorticoids may induce metabolism of Vitamin D3. Intake of certain foods like spinach, cereals, milk and its derivatives may reduce the intestinal uptake of Calcium.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

This should be given to pregnant & lactating mothers as per recommendation of physician. Toxicity of Calcium & Vitamin D3 was tested on pregnant & nursing females which result excellent.

Contraindication

Increased activity of parathyroid gland, hypercalcemia, constipation, kidney stone & extreme loss of body water are such condition in which calcium intake is contraindicated.