Biocal Kit150mg+600mg+400IU
Rx- Company:
- ACI Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Box (31 Tablet)
৳ 54.84/unit
Pack: ৳ 1,700.04
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At a glance
Ibandronic Acid + Calcium + Vitamin D3 kit is used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, increasing Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and reducing the incidence of vertebral fractures.
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
- Increases Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
- Reduces incidence of vertebral fractures
Dosage
Dosing Schedule (Oral):
- Day 1: Take one Ibandronic Acid tablet on empty stomach (1 hour before breakfast with plain water); do not lie down for 60 minutes; do not chew or suck the tablet
- Day 2-31: Take one Calcium & Vitamin D3 tablet morning and evening after meal
Adult Dose: Ibandronic Acid 150 mg once monthly on same date each month; Calcium 500 mg & Vitamin D3 200 IU (2 tablets daily in divided doses)
Child Dose: Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established
Side effects
Ibandronic Acid: Hypertension, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Arthralgia, Back Pain, Myalgia, Muscle Cramp, Influenza, Nasopharyngitis, Bronchitis, Urinary Tract Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Headache, Dizziness, Skin rash, Insomnia
Calcium & Vitamin D3: Flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, upper GI discomfort; hypercalciuria and hypercalcemia (rare with prolonged use)
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Ibandronic Acid: Caution in active upper GI problems (Barrett's esophagus, dysphagia, gastritis, duodenitis, ulcers)
- Treat hypocalcemia and other bone/mineral disturbances before starting therapy
- Severe bone, joint and muscle pain reported
- Osteonecrosis of the jaw reported
- Calcium & Vitamin D3: Reduce dose in mild hypercalciuria; monitor plasma and serum calcium in mild to moderate renal impairment; increase fluid intake if history of kidney stones