Beucal D Tablet

Uses of Beucal D Tablet

Nutritional deficiencies

How does Beucal D Tablet work?

Beucal D combines two essential nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3, replenishing vital nutrients in the body.

Side Effects of Beucal D Tablet

No common side effects observed

Quick Suggestions:

• Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
• Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
• Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–D-d-fortified milk.
• Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
• Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
• Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
• It is advised to monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Indication of Beucal D Tablet

This combination is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany, and parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure adequate dietary intake in conditions such as pregnancy & lactation, osteogenesis and tooth formation (adjunct with definite treatment), and therapy with anti-seizure medications. It is also used as a routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.

Pharmacology

This is the preparation of Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of our body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D3 helps with the absorption & reabsorption of Calcium. Vitamin D3 also stimulates bone formation. Clinical studies showed that Calcium and Vitamin D3 all together help in bone growth and in the prevention of osteoporosis & bone fracture.

Dosage & Administration of Beucal D Tablet

Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 200 IU Tablet: 2 tablets daily or 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.

Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 400 IU Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily. It is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.

Overdose Effects

• Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, and constipation.

Interaction

It has possible interaction with calcium, aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids &  other calcium supplements, calcitriol & other vitamin D3 supplements; digoxin, tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or oxytetracycline.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated in cases of hypercalcemia, hyperthyroidism, renal calculi & nephrolithiasis, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This combination should be used as directed by a physician during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Precautions & Warnings

If there is any pre-existing heart disease or kidney disease, precautions should be taken.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry put. Ensure from light.