Aurcal Capsule | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Aurcal Capsule
Aurcal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Aurel Biolife. 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. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 79 (arround $1.106 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Zinc Oxide+ Calcitriol (Vit D)+Calcium Citrate+Magnesium Oxide) |
| Pharma Company : | Aurel Biolife |
| Brand Label : | Aurcal |
| Preparation Type : | Capsule |
| Single Dose : | 1 Capsule |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Capsule |
| Price Unit : | Rs 7.9 INR (arround $0.1106 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 79 INR (arround $1.106 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Aurcal
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Aurcal are :
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 CitrateIndication (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 OxideIndication (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..
Aurcal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Aurcal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Zinc Oxide-20 mg Magnesium Oxide-40 mg Calcium Citrate-425 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Bonforte | 95 | Elcal CIT | 110 |
| Jocam | 50.22 | Levicit | 110 |