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Cal-D

Cal-D is a calcium and vitamin supplement. It is used as a dietary supplement in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets

• Tablets

Indications

Pharmacological Class

• Calcium and Vitamin D3

Pharmacological Properties

Calcium & Vitamin Supplement

Mechanism of Action

• Calcium - About 20% to 35% of ingested calcium is absorbed.
• Moderate protein binding takes place most of which is with albumin.
• Vitamin D3 - A fat soluble vitamin. It promotes intestinal absorption of calcium and facilitates reabsorption of calcium from the kidneys

Side Effects

It may cause • Gastrointestinal disturbances, • Constipation
• Flatulence
• Anorexia
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea

Contradictions

• Hypercalcaemia
• Hypercalciuria
• Severe renal insufficiency

Observations

• In patients with hyperparathyroidism, kidney stones, Calcium may impair the absorption of tetracyclines, fluoride or iron. Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary calcium excretions, so the risk of hypocalcaemia should be considered.