Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg) Tablet

Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Biomedica Life Sciences. 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, Vit D. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 68 (arround $0.952 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Calcium Carbonate+ Vit D)
Pharma Company :Biomedica Life Sciences
Brand Label :Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg)
Preparation Type :Tablet
Single Dose :1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Calcium Carbonate-500 mg
  • Vit D-0.25 mcg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :10 Tablet
Price Unit :Rs 6.8 INR (arround $0.0952 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 68 INR (arround $0.952 US Dollar)

Drug details for Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg) are :

  • Calcium Carbonate-500 mg
  • Vit D-0.25 mcg

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..

Vit D
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Renal osteodystrophy, Hypocalaemia and hyperphosphataemia, Vitamin D dependent rickets, renal tubular osteomalacia.

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

Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Osteo (500 mg+0.25 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-500 mg 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.

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