📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis & treatment of calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, Latent tetany:*
Adults & Children: 1 tab daily or a higher dose as per requirement or 1 sachet mixed in a glass of water, once or twice a day
⛔ Contraindications
Severe renal failure, hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, renal calculi, galactosaemia.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, monitor blood and urinary calcium levels.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Cardiac glycosides, thiazides, tetracyclines.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Diarrhoea.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.