Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CAL 123 TAB 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 CAL 123 TAB
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Overview
CAL 123 TAB is a Schedule H drug.CAL 123 TAB is composed of: CALCIUM CITRATE (750 MG), 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 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?
CAL 123 TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for CAL 123 TAB 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?
Afternoon | 68% |
Once Daily | 17% |
Others | 5% |
How long was it prescribed?
30 Days | 70% |
15 Days | 26% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
Below 5yrs | 1% |
18 to 35yrs | 89% |
35 to 50yrs | 9% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 100% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 96% |
Gynaecologist | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
FAA 20MG TAB | 52% |
FOLVITE MB TAB | 31% |
TT INJ | 22% |
FOLSAFE TAB | 18% |
LIVOGEN-XT TAB | 12% |
FOL-123 TAB | 11% |
OROFER XT TAB | 11% |
MA-DHA CAP | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 26% |
HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 20% |
ANOMALY SCAN (RADIOLOGY) | 16% |
OGCT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 13% |
USG GROWTH SCAN (RADIOLOGY) | 11% |
Available Alternatives for CAL 123 TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CAL 123 TAB | INR 115 for 15 TABLETS | CALCIUM CITRATE 750 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D 500 IU, CALCIUM OROTATE 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ASPARCAL TAB | CALCIUM CITRATE 750 MG, VITAMIN D3 500 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCIUM OROTATE 100 MG | |
C DENSE TAB | INR 130 for 15 TABLETS | CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG |
CALCIUM OROTATE | CALCIUM OROTATE | |
CHECAL D TAB | INR 135.85 for 10TABLETS | CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG, VITAMIN D3 500 IU |
CHECAL TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG |
EZORB FORTE FC-TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM 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 |
GEMCAL MOM | INR 71 for 10 TABLETS | CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG, VITAMIN D3 400 IU |
MILICAL OD3 TAB | INR 74 for 15 TABLETS | CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
OROTATE 3D TAB | INR 89 for 10 TABLETS | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, CALCIUM OROTATE 740 MG |