Azcal Alfa Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Azcal Alfa Tablet
Azcal Alfa is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Bioman Pharmaceuticals. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Calcium Carbonate, Alfacalcidol,Magnesium Oxide,Zinc Oxide. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 89 (arround $1.246 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium Carbonate+ Alfacalcidol+Magnesium Oxide+Zinc Oxide) |
| Pharma Company : | Bioman Pharmaceuticals |
| Brand Label : | Azcal Alfa |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 8.9 INR (arround $0.1246 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 89 INR (arround $1.246 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Azcal Alfa
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Azcal Alfa are :
Calcium Carbonate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..
AlfacalcidolIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin D deficiency
For more details on Alfacalcidol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alfacalcidol..
Magnesium OxideIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Magnesium is an element your body needs to function normally. Magnesium oxide may be used for different reasons. Some people use it as an antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Magnesium oxide also may be used as a laxative for short-term, rapid emptying of the bowel (before surgery, for example). It should not be used repeatedly. Magnesium oxide also is used as a dietary supplement when the amount of magnesium in the diet is not enough. Magnesium oxide is available without a prescription.
For more details on Magnesium Oxide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Oxide..
Zinc OxideIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Eczema, Skin irritations, Haemorrhoids, Minor skin infections. Nappy rash. Antidandruff. Antiseptic. Sunburn. Restorative and prosthodontic application in dentistry.
For more details on Zinc Oxide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc Oxide..
Azcal Alfa Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Azcal Alfa, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Zinc Oxide-21 mg Magnesium Oxide-40 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
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