Santocal Tablet

Santocal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Santo Formulations. 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 Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 Tablet and is priced at Rs 250 (arround $3.5 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Calcium Carbonate+ Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+Vit D3+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :	Santo Formulations
Brand Label :	Santocal
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg Vit D3-200 iu Zinc Sulphate-11 mg Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	100 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 2.5 INR (arround $0.035 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 250 INR (arround $3.5 US Dollar)

Drug details for Santocal

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Santocal are :

Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg
Vit D3-200 iu
Zinc Sulphate-11 mg
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 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..

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 D3
Indication (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 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..

Santocal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Santocal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-1250 mg Vit D3-200 iu Zinc Sulphate-11 mg Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 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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