📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis & treatment of calcium deficiency, increased mineral requirement in pregnancy, lactation, osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, latent tetany:*
Adults & Children: 1 tab daily or higher as per requirement.
⛔ Contraindications
Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, severe
renal failure, renal calculi, galactosaemia
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, monitor blood and urinary calcium levels.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Cardiac glycosides (inj only), 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.