Mecal Suspension Syrup | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Mecal Suspension Syrup
Mecal Suspension is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Mecado Healthcare (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, Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia),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 63 (arround $0.882 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium Carbonate+ Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+Vit D3+Zinc Sulphate) |
| Pharma Company : | Mecado Healthcare (P) Ltd |
| Brand Label : | Mecal Suspension |
| Preparation Type : | Syrup |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 200 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.58 INR (arround $0.02212 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 63 INR (arround $0.882 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Mecal Suspension
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Mecal Suspension 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..
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Antacid and osmotic purgative.
For more details on Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)..
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..
Mecal Suspension Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Mecal Suspension, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-60 mg Calcium Carbonate-375 mg Vit D3-200 iu Zinc Sulphate-6.7 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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