BRAND NAME:SB-Cal D

GENERIC NAME: Calcium Carbonate USP and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D₃) USP

STRENGTH: 500 mg+200 IU

COMPOSITION

SB-Cal D: Each film coated tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP equivalent to Elemental Calcium 500 mg &Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) USP 200 IU.

INDICATIONS

Calcium and Vitamin D is used for the treatment of:

• Osteoporosis
• Osteomalacia
• Rickets
• Tetany
• Parathyroid disease etc

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

One tablet in the morning and one tablet at night or as directed by the Physician.

SIDE EFFECTS

Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract. It may also cause

constipation. Hypercalcemia is rarely produced by administration of Calcium alone, but may occur when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure. Also there may be allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite dry mouth and drowsiness. Following administration of Vitamin D Supplements occasion skin rash has been reported.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
• Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
• Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
• Severe renal insufficiencies
• Concomitant digoxin therapy (requires careful monitoring of serum Calcium level)

USE IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

It should be used as directed by the physician during Pregnancy and Lactation.Pregnancy Category: B

PACKAGING

SB-Cal D: Each box contains 60 film coated tablets in ALU-PVDC (Triplex) blister pack.