ASPARCAL TAB

Overview

ASPARCAL TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ASPARCAL TAB is composed of: CALCIUM CITRATE (750 MG), VITAMIN D3 (500 IU), CALCIUM ACETATE (500 MG), CALCIUM OROTATE (100 MG)



Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body,used to treat elevated blood phosphate levels in end stage kidney failure.

Usage

CALCIUM ACETATE can address symptoms like: Mouth Tingling, Mouth Numbness, Joint Pain


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

ASPARCAL TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions




  • You should not use calcium acetate if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.
  • You should not use calcium acetate if you are allergic to it.
  • Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Take this medicine with each meal.
  • You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.
  • You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with calcium acetate.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Do not take additional calcium supplements.
  • Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends.
  • Avoid taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, or levofloxacin within 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take calcium acetate.Avoid taking an antibiotic such as doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline within 1 hour before you take calcium acetate.
  • Avoid taking levothyroxine within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take calcium acetate.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CALCIUM ACETATE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Confusion, Nausea, Vomit

Common Side-Effects

CALCIUM ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of Appetite

Serious Side-Effects

CALCIUM ACETATE : Delirium, Hypercalcaemia, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Increased Thirst

Technical Classification

CALCIUM ACETATE is categorized as:
  • MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
  • PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily52%
3 Times Daily25%
Once Daily20%

What was the Dosage Advised?

500mg48%
1TAB46%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days60%
60 Days26%
90 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs2%
12 to 18yrs1%
18 to 35yrs1%
35 to 50yrs10%
50 to 60yrs32%
60 to 70yrs28%
70yrs and above26%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females60%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist99%
Urologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

UVDYNE M-WASH52%
ADCUMIN SYP50%
STOMULATE CAP49%
SILIGREEN TAB47%
UVILAX SYP35%
ULTRACET TAB35%
PAN DSR TAB29%
NERVOHEEL TAB25%
CALCIROL GRAN24%
FILLIF INJ20%
UBI ACTIVE TAB18%
CALCIROL GRANULES POWDER17%
ORALOZ 10MG LOZENGE14%
BICALUTAMIDE 50MG TAB14%
UDILIV 300MG TAB13%
VORICORT 200MG TAB13%
PAN 40MG TAB13%
UVIRON TAB12%
CALCIROL 1 GM SACH11%
PAN D TAB10%
CARBOPHAGE SR 500MG TAB10%
WHEYCAN PLUS POWDER10%
AROMASIN 25MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)61%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)25%
SERUM CALCIUM (SEROLOGY)23%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)18%
LFT (SCREENING)17%
VIT-D (BIOCHEMISTRY)12%
PET CT SCAN (CT SCAN)11%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of liquids (Diet)19%

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ASPARCAL TABCALCIUM CITRATE 750 MG, VITAMIN D3 500 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCIUM OROTATE 100 MG
CAL 123 TABINR 115 for 15 TABLETSCALCIUM CITRATE 750 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D 500 IU, CALCIUM OROTATE 100 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EZORB FORTE FC-TABINR 95 for 10 TABLETSCALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCIUM OROTATE 500 MG, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 100 MCG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 50 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG