Estrocal (170 ml) Syrup | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Estrocal (170 ml) Syrup
Estrocal (170 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Modgal Pharmaceuticals (P) 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, Elemental Calcium,Vit D3. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 170 ml and is priced at Rs 60 (arround $0.84 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium Carbonate+ Elemental Calcium+Vit D3) |
| Pharma Company : | Modgal Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Estrocal (170 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Syrup |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 170 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.76 INR (arround $0.02464 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 60 INR (arround $0.84 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Estrocal (170 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Estrocal (170 ml) are :
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.
For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..
Elemental CalciumIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Elemental Calcium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Elemental 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..
Estrocal (170 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Estrocal (170 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-375 mg Vit D3-200 iu Elemental Calcium-150 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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