OSTECALCIUM TAB

Overview

OSTECALCIUM TAB is a Schedule H drug.

OSTECALCIUM TAB is composed of: CALCIUM ACETATE ( ), PHOSPHORUS ( ), MINERALS ( )

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?

OSTECALCIUM TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OSTECALCIUM 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, 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?

Once Daily40%
2 Times Daily23%
Afternoon17%
Others6%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)5%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days33%
30 Days23%
60 Days18%
28 Days13%
180 Days5%

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

Below 5yrs10%
5 to 12yrs8%
12 to 18yrs6%
18 to 35yrs31%
35 to 50yrs12%
50 to 60yrs2%
60 to 70yrs19%
70yrs and above13%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females69%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician24%
Gynaecologist23%
Cardiologist13%
Surgeon10%
Orthopaedist10%
Pediatrician6%
Obstetrician4%
Neurologist2%
Gastroenterologist2%
Hematologist2%
Rheumatologist1%
Neonatologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

VITANOVA D3 SG CAP10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)11%
SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY)11%
FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%

Available Alternatives for OSTECALCIUM TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

NUTRICHARGE TABINR 350 for 30 TABLETSMINERALS , MULTIVITAMIN , AMINO ACIDS
OMEGAFIN 3 CAPINR for OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS , MINERALS , MULTIVITAMIN
OSTECALCIUM TABINR 122.32 for 60 TABLETSMINERALS , PHOSPHORUS , CALCIUM ACETATE
OXYGUARD CAPINR for MINERALS , ANTIOXIDANTS , MULTIVITAMIN

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

MINERALSMINERALS
MINOIL CAPINR 135 for 10 CAPSULESBETA-CAROTENE , MINERALS , LUTEIN , ANTIOXIDANTS , MULTIVITAMIN , LYCOPENE