NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by N.B. Pharma. 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, Vit D3. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 30 (arround $0.42 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Calcium Carbonate+ Vit D3)
Pharma Company :
N.B. Pharma
Brand Label :
NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Vit D3-200 iu
Calcium Carbonate-1.25 gm
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 3 INR (arround $0.042 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 30 INR (arround $0.42 US Dollar)
Drug details for NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu) are :
Vit D3-200 iu
Calcium Carbonate-1.25 gm
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..
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..
NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for NB Cal (1.25 gm+200 iu), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Vit D3-200 iu Calcium Carbonate-1.25 gm). 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.