Dimcal-D Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains 1250 mg of Calcium Carbonate BP (from Eggshell Source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and 200 IU of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP.
Dimcal-DX Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains 1500 mg of Calcium Carbonate BP (from Eggshell Source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and 400 IU of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) BP.
Calcium plays a very important role in the body. It is necessary for normal functioning of bone, nerve cells, muscle, and other vital organs and the regulatory system of the body. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take Calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones and triggers different types of bone disorder. Vitamin D₃ helps the body to absorb Calcium. Having the right amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D₃ is important for building and keeping strong bones and healthy muscles.
Calcium and Vitamin D₃ is used for the treatment of:
a) Route of Administration: Oral One tablet in the morning and one tablet at night or as directed by the physician.
a) With Medicine: It has possible interaction with digoxin, antacids containing Calcium, aluminum or magnesium, other Calcium supplements, calcitriol, tetracycline, doxycycline, aminocycline or oxytetracycline etc. So while taking Calcium tablet with any of these drugs consultations of the physicians is needed.
b) With food & others: The intestinal uptake of Calcium may be reduced by concomitant ingestion of certain foods (e.g. spinach, milk and milk products).
Overdose:
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, diarrhea, weakness, headache, irritability or dizziness etc.
Post-menopausal osteoporosis * Senile osteoporosis * Drug like- Phenytoin, Phenobarbital or Prednisolone type drug may induce osteoporosis.
When hypercalcemia occurs, discontinuation of the drug is required. Patients with a history of kidney stone formation should also be recommended to increase their fluid intake.
Store below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.