P Shell (200 ml) Syrup | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
P Shell (200 ml) Syrup
P Shell (200 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Pax Healthcare. 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, Vit D3,Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 200 ml and is priced at Rs 64 (arround $0.896 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium+ Vit D3+Zinc Sulphate) |
| Pharma Company : | Pax Healthcare |
| Brand Label : | P Shell (200 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Syrup |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 200 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.6 INR (arround $0.0224 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 64 INR (arround $0.896 US Dollar) |
Drug details for P Shell (200 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in P Shell (200 ml) are :
Calcium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Calcium supplements are usually required where dietary calcium intake is deficient. This dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in childhood, pregnancy and lactation due to an increased demand. Calcium supplement is also required in paused menopausal women and persons with osteopenia specially after the age of 60 years.
For more details on Calcium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium..
Vit D3Indication (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 SulphateIndication (Prescribed for or used as): For eye and ear wash. Acne and impetigo.
For more details on Zinc Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc Sulphate..
P Shell (200 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for P Shell (200 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium-250 mg Vit D3-400 iu Zinc Sulphate-7.5 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Caldys Z (200 ml) | 57 | Calsid Z (250 mg+7.5 mg+400 iu) | 26 |