J Cal Capsule

J Cal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Bestochem Formulations (India) 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, Cholecalciferol,Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia),Zinc. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 32.6 (arround $0.4564 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Calcium Carbonate+ Cholecalciferol+Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+Zinc)
Pharma Company :	Bestochem Formulations (India) Ltd.
Brand Label :	J Cal
Preparation Type :	Capsule
Single Dose :	1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg Zinc-4 mg Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg Cholecalciferol-200 iu
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Capsule
Price Unit :	Rs 3.26 INR (arround $0.04564 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 32.6 INR (arround $0.4564 US Dollar)

Drug details for J Cal

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in J Cal are :

Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg
Zinc-4 mg
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg
Cholecalciferol-200 iu

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..

Cholecalciferol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Antacid and osmotic purgative.

For more details on Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)..

Zinc
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

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

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for J Cal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg Zinc-4 mg Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg Cholecalciferol-200 iu).
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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