Phytocal D 500 mg+200 IU

Phytocal D is indicated in following cases-

• Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism
• In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand
• In kidney disease and pancreatitis
• During therapy with antiseizure medications
• The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

• Composition

  Each film coated tablet contains-

  • Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg.
  • Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP.

  Pharmacology

  Calcium (Algae Source) is an essential element and plays vital role in the body. It makes body’s framework stronger by building bones. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D3 is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in calcium absorption from the Gl tract. In addition to this it stimulates bone formation. Controlled clinical studies show that Calcium and Vitamin D3 have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

  Dosage & Administration

  Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night. Tablet should be taken orally.

  Interaction

  With medicine:

  • Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc
  • Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids
  • Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics

  With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported.

  Contraindications

  • Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria
  • Metastatic calcification
  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparation