Medicine : Calflash (500tab)

Name:Calflash (500tab)
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Generic Use:Elemental Calcium , Vitamin D3
Composition:Elemental Calcium(500mg) , Vitamin D3(500iu)
Substitutes:cefipower , corcium d3 , calflash (500tab) , ostebon plus tab , cefipower , corcium d3 , calflash (500tab) , ostebon plus tab


Generic ( Elemental Calcium )


Typical use Of Elemental Calcium :Acute Hypocalcaemia, Hyperphosphataemia, Hypocalcaemia, In Hypocalcaemic Tetany, Osteoporosis Prophylaxis, Osteoporosis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Severe Hyperkalaemia.
Mechanism of action of Elemental Calcium :The Skeleton Acts As A Major Mineral Storage Site For The Element And Releases Ca2+ Ions Into The Bloodstream Under Controlled Conditions. Circulating Calcium Is Either In The Free, Ionized Form Or Bound To Blood Proteins Such As Serum Albumin. Parathyroid Hormone (secreted From The Parathyroid Gland) Regulates The Resorption Of Ca2+ From Bone. Calcitonin Stimulates Incorporation Of Calcium In Bone, Although This Process Is Largely Independent Of Calcitonin. The Best-absorbed Form Of Calcium From A Pill Is A Calcium Salt Like Carbonate Or Phosphate. Calcium Gluconate And Calcium Lactate Are Absorbed Well By Pregnant Women. Seniors Absorb Calcium Lactate, Gluconate And Citrate Better Unless They Take Their Calcium Supplement With A Full Breakfast.
Drug Interaction of Elemental Calcium :Calcium Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Alendronate (Na), Calciferol, Digitoxin, Digoxin, Etidronate (disodium), Fluoride, Iron Salts, Risedronate (Na), Sodium Fluoride, Strontium Ranelate, Tetracycline (HCl), Verapamil (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 Elemental Calcium :Hypotension, Sinus Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest, Thirst, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Constipation, Abdominal Pain, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Hypophosphatemia.

INTERACTIONS OF ELEMENTAL CALCIUM

How Elemental Calcium 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 Elemental Calcium will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Elemental Calcium

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