Calvimin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca carbonate 500 mg, cholecalciferol 400 IU

Indications/Uses

Prevention &/or treatment of osteoporosis, fractures, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, pseudo-parathyroidism, for healthy bone formation & maintenance & other Ca &/or vit D deficiencies, & to meet increased needs of Ca &/or vit D.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab bid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ hypercalcemia, severe hypercalciuria, ventricular fibrillation, hypervitaminosis; severe renal failure & kidney stones.

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Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, anorexia. Ca: Mild hypercalcemia, more severe hypercalcemia associated w/ confusion, delirium, stupor & coma. Vit D: Weakness, somnolence, dry mouth, muscle pain, bone pain, metallic taste, polyuria, polydipsia, wt loss, nocturia & mild acidosis.

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Drug Interactions

Ca: Decreased absorption w/ tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline, minocycline), estramustine, levothyroxine & quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin). Vit D: Decreased absorption w/ bile acid sequestrates (eg, cholestyramine/colestipol), ketoconazole, mineral oil, orlistat. Increased absorption w/ phenytoin & phenobarb.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AX - Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Calvimin FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Calvimin

calcium carbonate + vitamin d3

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics