Unate-D Tablet 500 mg+200 IU
Unate-D Tablet 500 mg+200 IU Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Unate-D Tablet 500 mg+200 IU |
| Generic | Calcium Carbonate [Elemental source] + Vitamin D3 |
| Weight | 500 mg+200 IU |
| Type | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations |
| Manufacturer | Union Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
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
Unate-D Tablet 500 mg+200 IU 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.Innovators Monograph
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