Crystacal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Cachet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. 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 Zinc Oxide, Calcitriol (Vit D),Calcium Citrate,Magnesium Oxide,Sodium Borate. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 94 (arround $1.316 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Crystacal are :
Zinc Oxide-7.5 mg
Magnesium Oxide-50 mg
Sodium Borate-3 mg
Calcium Citrate-200 mg
Calcitriol (Vit D)-0.25 mcg
Zinc Oxide Indication (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..
Calcitriol (Vit D) Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Managing hypocalcemia in patients undergoing dialysia for chronic renal failure. Renal osteodystrophy. Hypocalaemia and Hyperphosphataemia. Vitamin D dependent rickets, renal tubular osteomalacia.
For more details on Calcitriol (Vit D), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcitriol (Vit D)..
Calcium Citrate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Calcium Citrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Citrate..
Magnesium Oxide Indication (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..
Sodium Borate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Sodium Borate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Borate..
Crystacal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Crystacal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Zinc Oxide-7.5 mg Magnesium Oxide-50 mg Sodium Borate-3 mg Calcium Citrate-200 mg Calcitriol (Vit D)-0.25 mcg). 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.