Medicine : Calcifit Forte Tab

Name:Calcifit Forte Tab
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Meridian Medicare Ltd
Generic Use:Calcium Carbonate , Magnesium Hydroxide , Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate , Vitamin D3
Composition:Calcium Carbonate(1000 Mg) , Magnesium Hydroxide(240 Mg) , Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate(11 Mg) , Vitamin D3(200 IU)
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Generic ( Calcium Carbonate )


Typical use Of Calcium Carbonate :To Relieve The Symptoms Of Indigestion, Heartburn, Acidity And Gases
Mechanism of action of Calcium Carbonate :Calcium Carbonate Is An Antacid Which Neutralizes Excess Acid In The Stomach.
Drug Interaction of Calcium Carbonate :Taking Calcium Carbonate With Thiazide Diuretics (bendroflumethiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide) Or Vitamin D May Lead To High Levels Of Blood Calcium And Disturb The Body’s Acid/base Balance. Calcium Carbonate May Also Interact With Tetracyclines And Bisphosphonates. Always Consult Your Doctor For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Calcium Carbonate :Constipation, Burping, Loss Of Appetite, Dry Mouth, Metallic Taste, High Levels Of Blood Calcium, Disturbance In The Body’s Acid/base Balance (alkalosis), Changes In Blood Chemistry May Lead To Symptoms Such As Tiredness, Irritable Or Stiff Muscles Or Cramp And Indigestion May Occur After Stopping The Medicine.

INTERACTIONS OF CALCIUM CARBONATE

How Calcium Carbonate will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Calcium Carbonate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Calcium Carbonate

No Studies Found





Generic ( Magnesium Hydroxide )


Typical use Of Magnesium Hydroxide :Constipation, Digitalis Toxicity, Gastric Acidity, Hypomagnesaemia, Peptic Ulcer, Pre-eclampsia.
Mechanism of action of Magnesium Hydroxide :Milk Of Magnesia Is Primarily Used To Alleviate Constipation, But Can Also Be Used To Relieve Indigestion And Heartburn. When Taken Internally By Mouth As A Laxative, The Osmotic Force Of The Magnesia Suspension Acts To Draw Fluids From The Body And To Retain Those Already Within The Lumen Of The Intestine, Serving To Distend The Bowel, Thus Stimulating Nerves Within The Colon Wall, Inducing Peristalsis And Resulting In Evacuation Of Colonic Contents. Magnesium Supplements Have Also Been Shown To Reduce Platelet Aggregation By Inhibiting In The Influx Of Calcium, A Crucial Component Of Platelet Aggregation.
Drug Interaction of Magnesium Hydroxide :Magnesium Hydroxide Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Calcium Gluconate, Chlorpropamide, Ciprofloxacin, Diflunisal, Digoxin, Doxycycline, Fluoride, Iron Salts, Isoniazid, Meclofenamate, Moxifloxacin, Mycophenolate, Naproxen, Nitrofurantoin, Phenoxymethylpenicillin (K), Phenylbutazone, Prednisolone And Prednisone, Propranolol (HCl). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Magnesium Hydroxide :Cardiac Arrhythmias, Respiratory Depression, Cardiac Arrest, Ataxia, Diarrhea, Blurred Vision, Muscular Weakness.

INTERACTIONS OF MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

How Magnesium Hydroxide will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Magnesium Hydroxide will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safer: Drug Has Been Studied In Few Breastfeeding Women And The Evidence Shows That There Is No Increase In Side Effects In The Infants, Or The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Magnesium Hydroxide

No Studies Found





Generic ( Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate )


Typical use Of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate :Chemosis, Conjuctivitis.
Mechanism of action of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate :NA
Drug Interaction of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate :Zinc Sulphate Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Heparin (Na) And Heparin (Cl), Ichthammol, Iron Salts, Norfloxacin, Penicillamine, Sodium Calciumedetate, Tetracycline (HCl). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate :NA

INTERACTIONS OF ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE

How Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

No Studies Found





Generic ( Vitamin D3 )


Typical use Of Vitamin D3 :Vitamin D3 Is Used For The Prevention And Treatment Of Vitamin D Deficiency.
Mechanism of action of Vitamin D3 :Vitamin D3 Increases The Absorption Of Calcium And Phosphorous That Are Vital In Forming And Maintaining Strong Bones. It Is Also Required In Regulating Cell Growth And Maintaining A Healthy Immune System. 
Drug Interaction of Vitamin D3 :When Vitamin D3 Is Used Along With Phenytoin, Barbiturates Or Glucocorticoids, The Effect Of Vitamin D3 Can Be Decreased. The Effects Of Digitalis And Other Cardiac Glycosides May Be Increased When Calcium Is Taken With Vitamin D. Cholestyramine Or Paraffin Oil May Reduce The Gastrointestinal Absorption Of Vitamin D. The Anti-cancer Drug Actinomycin And Drugs Used To Treat Fungal Infections May Alter The Vitamin D Activity. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Vitamin D3 :Side Effects Of Vitamin D3 Are Uncommon. These May Include Too Much Calcium In The Blood (hypercalcemia) Or Urine (hypecalciurea), Leading To A Feeling Of Sickness, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation, Stomach Ache, Excessive Thirst, Muscle Weakness, Drowsiness Or Confusion.

INTERACTIONS OF VITAMIN D3

How Vitamin D3 will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Vitamin D3 will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Vitamin D3

No Studies Found