Cac EFF

Indication

Nutritional Supplement in Osteoporosis, Calcium deficiency, Rickets, Hypocalcaemia, Calcium supplement, Osteomalacia

Adult Dose

Dosage should be individualized based on the demands in age, sex and various physiological (pregnancy & lactation) & disease conditions. In general the... View More

Child Dose

Dosage should be individualized based on the demands in age, sex and various physiological (pregnancy & lactation) & disease conditions. In general the... View More

Contraindication

Absolute contraindications are hypercalcaemia resulting from myeloma, bone metastases or other malignant bone disease, sarcoidosis; primary hyperparathy... View More

Mode of Action

Calcium carbonate/vitamin D3 prevents or treats negative Ca balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac fun... View More

Precaution

Patients with mild to moderate renal failure or mild hypercalciuria should be supervised carefully. Periodic checks of plasma Calcium levels and urinary... View More

Side Effect

Calcium Anorexia, Constipation, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Hypercalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Xerostomia, Acid rebound, Milk-alkali syndrome Vitam... View More

Interaction

Calcium Carbonate: Co-administration with thiazide diuretics or vit D may lead to milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. Decreased absorption with cor... View More