Callon K2 is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Athens Labs 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, Calcitriol (Vit D),Magnesium Sulphate,VIT K2-7,Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 119 (arround $1.666 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Callon K2 are :
VIT K2-7-50 mcg
Calcium Carbonate-200 mg
Calcitriol (Vit D)-0.25 mcg
Zinc Sulphate-7.5 mg
Magnesium Sulphate-50 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..
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)..
Magnesium Sulphate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Replacement of hypomagnesemia.. Tardes-de-pointis, cardiac arrest and quinide induced arrhythimia. Status Asthmaticus. Eclampsia (pregnancy) Cerebral palsy in preterm babies. Barium chloride poisoning. Topical Use: Topical application over boils, carbundes and absesses. Poultice form against blemishes. Soaking in warm bath can be beneficial to soothe, relax and relive herpes outbreak symptoms.
For more details on Magnesium Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Sulphate..
VIT K2-7 Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on VIT K2-7, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : VIT K2-7..
Zinc Sulphate Indication (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..
Callon K2 Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Callon K2, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. VIT K2-7-50 mcg Calcium Carbonate-200 mg Calcitriol (Vit D)-0.25 mcg Zinc Sulphate-7.5 mg Magnesium Sulphate-50 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.