E Cal Tablet

E Cal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Marline Biocare (Zota Healthcare Pvt 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 Calcium Carbonate, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate,Magnesium,Vit D3,Zinc. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 25 (arround $0.35 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Calcium Carbonate+ Dibasic Calcium Phosphate+Magnesium+Vit D3+Zinc)
Pharma Company :Marline Biocare (Zota Healthcare Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :E Cal
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Calcium Carbonate-1107 mg
  • Vit D3-200 iu
  • Magnesium-90 mg
  • Zinc-4 mg
  • Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-200 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 2.5 INR (arround $0.035 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 25 INR (arround $0.35 US Dollar)

Drug details for E Cal

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in E Cal are :

  • Calcium Carbonate-1107 mg
  • Vit D3-200 iu
  • Magnesium-90 mg
  • Zinc-4 mg
  • Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-200 mg

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.

calcium deficiency

For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..

Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dibasic Calcium Phosphate..

Magnesium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Magnesium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium..

Vit D3
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin D deficiency

For more details on Vit D3, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit D3..

Zinc
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Zinc, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc..

E Cal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for E Cal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-1107 mg Vit D3-200 iu Magnesium-90 mg Zinc-4 mg Dibasic Calcium Phosphate-200 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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