Milcal
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Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Calcium Phosphate [Milk source] + Vitamin D3), same form (Tablet)No other brands currently registered with this exact active generic and dosage form.
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Milcal is indicated for the followings:
Treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism & osteogenesis.
It can also be used as a supplement in case of inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet, pregnancy & lactation, rickets & poor absorption during old age.
In kidney disease and pancreatitis.
The treatment & prevention of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency.
Dosage & Administration
Two tablets once or twice daily with plenty of water or food as directed by the physician.
Contraindications
Increased activity of parathyroid gland, hypercalcemia, constipation, kidney stone & extreme loss of body water are such condition in which calcium intake is contraindicated.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation and allergic reactions etc are rare manifestation. Hypercalcemia due to prolong use has rarely been reported.
Warnings & Precautions
In mild hypercalciuria reduction of dose is sufficient to return to normal serum Calcium concentration. Patients with kidney stone or with such previous history should be recommended to increase their fluid intake.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
This is the combination of Calcium Phosphate and Vitamin D3. Calcium is absorbed in the intestine which then passes through the intestine to blood & deposited into bone. Active transport through cell is dependent on Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 keeps bones healthy by increasing the absorption of Calcium in the intestines. Without Vitamin D3 body will be able to absorb only 10% to 15% of the Calcium from the diet.