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Calreef- DX500mg+200IU

OTC
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)

৳ 15/unit

Pack: ৳ 150

At a glance

Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Minerals — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Minerals is a medicine that is useful for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract. In addition to this, it stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies also show that Calcium and Vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention. Adequate Calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods. Adequate Calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract. In addition to this, it stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies also show that Calcium and Vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

Indications

In the treatment and prevention of Calcium and Vitamin-D deficiency In the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis as an adjunct to other specific therapy

Mechanism of action

Adequate Calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract. It also stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies also show that Calcium and Vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Adolescents and adults: 1 tablet once or twice a day. Child Dose: Children: 1 tablet once a day. Renal Dose: Dose should be reduced or adjusted for patients with a history of renal stones.

Administration

Dissolve this effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink immediately. Do not swallow or chew the tablet. Adolescents and adults: 1 tablet once or twice a day Children: 1 tablet once a day

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Calcium + Vitamin D3 + Minerals, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common (less serious): Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, bloating, itching, redness/ burning of the skin. Rare: Hypercalcemia, Hypercalciuria. Very rare: Serious Allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, tongues, and throat.

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] _NAME_ does not usually affect your ability to drive

Drug interactions

Physician advocacy should be required while using cardiac glycosides, thiazide diuretics, or corticosteroids. In the case of oral bisphosphonates and sodium fluoride, the drug should be taken at least 3 hours later of administration of these drugs. This should be taken 1 to 2 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after taking certain medications e.g. Tetracycline, cholestyramine, or laxatives.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with _NAME_. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] This _NAME_ effervescent tablet can be used during pregnancy, in case of a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. However, for supplementation starting during the third trimester of pregnancy, the daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] This effervescent tablets can be used during breastfeeding.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] _NAME_ is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of _NAME_ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] _NAME_ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of _NAME_ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.