Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) Tablet

Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Quest Pharmaceuticals. 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, Alfacalcidol,Beta Carotene. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 150 Tablet and is priced at Rs 840 (arround $11.76 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Calcium Carbonate+ Alfacalcidol+Beta Carotene)
Pharma Company :Quest Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
  • Beta Carotene-2500 iu
  • Calcium Carbonate-625 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :150 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 5.6 INR (arround $0.0784 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 840 INR (arround $11.76 US Dollar)

Drug details for Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) are :

  • Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
  • Beta Carotene-2500 iu
  • Calcium Carbonate-625 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..

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

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

Beta Carotene
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Beta Carotene-2500 iu Calcium Carbonate-625 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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Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) Tablet

Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Quest Pharmaceuticals. 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 Alfacalcidol, Beta Carotene,Calcium Carbonate. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 150 Tablet and is priced at Rs 840 (arround $11.76 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Alfacalcidol+ Beta Carotene+Calcium Carbonate)
Pharma Company :Quest Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Calcium Carbonate-625 mg
  • Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
  • Beta Carotene-2500 iu
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :150 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 5.6 INR (arround $0.0784 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 840 INR (arround $11.76 US Dollar)

Drug details for Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) are :

  • Calcium Carbonate-625 mg
  • Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
  • Beta Carotene-2500 iu

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

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

Beta Carotene
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

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

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..

Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Calcad BC (625 mg+0.25 mcg+2500 iu), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-625 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Beta Carotene-2500 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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