Calcidin/Calcidin Plus

Calcidin/Calcidin Plus

calcium carbonate + vitamin d3

Manufacturer:

MedChoice Women's Health

Distributor:

MedChoice Women's Health
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Calcidin Ca carbonate 1,500 mg, vit D3 200 IU. Calcidin Plus Ca carbonate 600 mg, cholecalciferol 400 IU
Indications/Uses
Calcidin Nutritional supplement which helps in maintaining strong & healthy bones. Prevention of Ca deficiency & reduction of risks of osteoporosis. Calcidin Plus Prevention & treatment of osteoporosis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Calcidin 1 tab daily. Calcidin Plus Adult 1 tab bid.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Calcidin Plus Hypersensitivity. Abnormally high level of Ca in the blood (hypercalcemia) &/or hypercalciuria eg, overactive parathyroid glands, bone marrow disease (myeloma), malignant bone tumor (bone metastasis). Patients suffering from kidney failure, kidney stones or those w/ Ca deposits in the kidneys; hypervitaminosis D.
Special Precautions
Calcidin Plus Regularly monitor Ca in the blood in case of long-term treatment. Concomitant use w/ cardiac glycosides or diuretics. Elderly ≥65 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Calcidin Plus Abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, eructation/burping, flatulence, high level of Ca in blood (hypercalcemia), excessive loss of Ca in urine (hypercalciuria) & kidney stone formation (nephrolithiasis).
Drug Interactions
Calcidin Plus Ca: Other supplements or medicines containing Ca. Phenytoin or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline, minocycline), fluoroquinolones, & levothyroxine. Do not take w/ high-fiber meal (eg, bran, whole grain, cereal or bread, fresh fruits). Do not smoke cigarettes or cigars & do not drink large amounts of alcohol or caffeine (>8 cups of coffee).
MIMS Class
Calcium/with Vitamins
ATC Classification
A12AX - Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs ; Used as dietary supplements.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Calcidin Plus FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P8/film-coated tab, P800/box)
Form
Calcidin tab
Packing/Price
100's (P775/box, P7.75/tab)
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