Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CAFOUNT SACH and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 10.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 10.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 10.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 10.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 10.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 10.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 10.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11 Available Alternatives for CAFOUNT SACH
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Overview
CAFOUNT SACH is a Schedule H drug.CAFOUNT SACH is composed of: CALCIUM ACETATE (500 MG), VITAMIN D3 (250 IU)
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 PainFrequently 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?
CAFOUNT SACH is generally taken With Food.Precautions for CAFOUNT SACH and its Constituents
- 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, VomitCommon Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of AppetiteSerious Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Delirium, Hypercalcaemia, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Increased ThirstTechnical 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?
Once Daily | 68% |
Others | 16% |
Every alternate day | 4% |
2 Times Daily | 4% |
How long was it prescribed?
28 Days | 31% |
30 Days | 23% |
180 Days | 6% |
365 Days | 6% |
14 Days | 6% |
90 Days | 6% |
42 Days | 4% |
10 Days | 4% |
7 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
5 to 12yrs | 1% |
12 to 18yrs | 4% |
18 to 35yrs | 55% |
35 to 50yrs | 24% |
50 to 60yrs | 3% |
60 to 70yrs | 6% |
70yrs and above | 7% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 99% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist | 78% |
ENT | 9% |
Physician | 5% |
Orthopaedist | 3% |
Surgeon | 1% |
None | 1% |
Neurologist | 1% |
Gastroenterologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
LUMIA 60K CAP | 12% |
NUROKIND-LC FC-TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 16% |
SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY) | 12% |
VIT-D3 (25 OH) (SEROLOGY) | 11% |
Available Alternatives for CAFOUNT SACH
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CAFOUNT SACH | INR 21 for 1 SACHET | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
ESOCAL TAB | INR 23 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
GEMCAL D3 | INR 81.1 for 15 CAPSULES | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
MACALVIT 500MG TAB | INR 101.94 for 15 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
SHINOCAL TAB | INR 28 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ABSOLUT 3G CAP | INR 163 for 10 CAPSULES | LUTEIN 250 MCG, VITAMIN D3 220 IU, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT 57.5 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 50 MILLIONCELLS, WHEAT GERM OIL 25 MG, CHOLINE 25 MG, CITRUS BIOFLAVONOID 20 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 20 MG, NIACINAMIDE 20 MG, PHOSPHORUS 15.45 MG, GINGKO BILOBA 10 MG, VITAMIN K 10 MCG, BENFOTIAMINE 1.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG |
ABSOLUT CAP | INR 110 for 10CAPSULES | BETA-CAROTENE 2500 IU, LUTEIN 250 MCG, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, BORON 150 MCG, FOLIC ACID 150 MCG, IODINE 150 MCG, BIOTIN 100 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, CHROMIUM 65 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 58 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN C 50 MG, LACTOBACILLUS 50 MILLIONCELLS, CHOLINE 25 MG, VITAMIN E 25 MG, MOLYBDENUM 25 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 20 MG, SELENIUM 20 MCG, CITRUS BIOFLAVONOID 20 MG, ZINC 15 MG, VANADIUM 10 MCG, TIN 10 MCG, GREEN TEA 10 MG, CARBONYL IRON 10 MG, VITAMIN K 10 MCG, CHLORIDE SALT 7.2 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5 MG, NICKEL 5 MCG, POTASSIUM 4 MG, THIAMINE 2 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 2 MG, SILICON 2 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1 MG, COPPER 0.5 MG |
ALBUMEN CARE PWD | INR 455 for 200 GM | VITAMIN A 2000 MCG, ARGININE 800 MG, PROTEIN 656 GM, CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, MAGNESIUM 160 MCG, COPPER 125 MCG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 100 MG, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, PHOSPHORUS 95 MG, IODINE 75 MCG, BIOTIN 65 MCG, CHROMIUM 62.5 MCG, VITAMIN K 60 MCG, MOLYBDENUM 50 MCG, VITAMIN C 40 MG, SELENIUM 35 MCG, NIACINAMIDE 18 MG, CAROTENOIDS 15 MG, VITAMIN D3 10 MCG, VITAMIN E 10 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 8.5 GM, RIBOFLAVIN 6 MG, VANADIUM 5 MCG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 5.5 MCG, LYCOPENE 4.5 MG, GLUTAMINE 2 GM, CARBONYL IRON 2.5 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 2 MG, MANGANESE 1.75 MCG, FLUORIDE 1.4 MCG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, THIAMINE 1 MG, ZINC 1 MG |
CALVIT 12 INJ | INR 39 for 15 ML INJECTION | VITAMIN D3 5000 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 137.5 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 50 MCG |
DISCAL D FORTE TAB | INR 40 for | VITAMIN D3 , CALCIUM ACETATE |
ESOSTEO TAB | INR 313 for 10 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 400 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG |
GAFERCAL TAB | INR 139 for 10 TABLETS | CHOLECALCIFEROL , VITAMIN D3 , CALCIUM ACETATE |
GOLDCAL HD TAB | INR 148.5 for 15 CAPSULES | VITAMIN D3 1000 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG |
IDROFOS KIT | INR 342 for 31 TABLETS | VITAMIN D3 800.0 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 225.0 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150.0 MG |
IMMUNOBOOST C SYP | INR 98 for 100 ML | BETA-CAROTENE , BIOTIN , VITAMIN E , CALCIUM ACETATE , CYANOCOBALAMIN , D-PANTHENOL , VITAMIN D3 , VITAMIN C , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) , VITAMIN A , THIAMINE , SELENIUM , RIBOFLAVIN , POTASSIUM IODIDE , NIACINAMIDE , MOLYBDENUM , MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE , ZINC SULFATE |
MAXIRICH CAP | INR 87 for 10 CAPSULES | VITAMIN A 1600 IU, VITAMIN D3 100 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 75 MG, PHOSPHORUS 58 MG, FOLIC ACID 50 MCG, VITAMIN C 25 MG, NIACINAMIDE 15 MG, VITAMIN E 5 IU, POTASSIUM 3 MG, MAGNESIUM 3 MG, PANTOTHENIC ACID 1 MG, THIAMINE 1 MG, RIBOFLAVIN 1 MG, ZINC 0.5 MG, COPPER 0.45 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.5 MCG, IODINE 0.75 MG, MANGANESE 0.3 MG, MOLYBDENUM 0.1 MG, PYRIDOXINE 0.5 MG |
RESICA KIT 35MG/500MG/500IU TAB | INR 63.75 for 13 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, VITAMIN D3 500.0 IU, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG |
RISOFOS 35MG/250MG/400IU KIT | INR 114.5 for 1 KIT | VITAMIN D3 400.0 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 250.0 MG, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG |
SHELCAL SYR SYR | INR 32 for 150ML SYR | CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, VITAMIN D3 25 IU/ML |
SUPRACAL ORAL SUSP | INR 57.5 for 200 ML | CALCIUM ACETATE 100 MG, VITAMIN D3 40 IU/ML |
T SCORE TAB | INR 166.67 for 28 TABLETS | CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, VITAMIN D3 250.0 IU, ALENDRONATE 70.0 MG |