Ritecal Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca, vit D₃

Indications/Uses

Ca deficiency; adjunct in prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteomalacia. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & adolescent 1-2 g daily. Dietary supplement Adult 500 mg to 2 g, divided 2-4 times daily. Osteoporosis Adult 1,000-1,500 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Avoid intake of other medication w/in 1-2 hr before or after Ca supplement.

Contraindications

Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria; hyperparathyroidism; primary or secondary hypercalcemia; hypercalciuria; renal calculi; sarcoidosis.

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Special Precautions

Renal dysfunction, hypoparathyroid patients.

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbance, flatulence.

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Drug Interactions

Digoxin, etidronate, phenytoin, tetracycline, vit; antibiotics.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AX - Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ritecal chewable tab

Packing/Price

1's

Ritecal

calcium carbonate + vitamin d3

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical