Aristocal D 10 pcs

Aristocal® D
Calcium + Vitamin D
Tablet
Description
Aristocal® D is a combined preparation of Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) and Vitamin D
(Cholecalciferol) specially designed to promote bone health.
Indications
Calcium and Vitamin-D is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets,
tetany, and parathyroid disease. Also used in raised calcium requirement for children and
adolescents at times of rapid growth, inadequate intake of calcium in the diet due to
malnutrition, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, disorders of osteogenesis and tooth
formation (in addition to specific treatment), latent tetany and during pregnancy and lactation.
It is also used as routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
Dosage and Administration
One tablet twice daily with food or as directed by the physician.
Contraindications
 Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
 Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
 Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
 Severe renal insufficiency
 Concomitant digoxin therapy(requires careful monitoring of serum calcium level)
Precautions
Caution should be taken in patients with Renal impairment, Sarcoidosis, Hypercalcemia and
Hypercalciuria, Cardiac disease.
Adverse Reactions
Aristocal® D is well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal disturbances may occur.
Drug Interactions
Concurrent administration of Thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Calcium salts reduce the absorption of a number of other drugs such as Biphosphonates,
Fluoride, some Fluoroquinolones and Tetracyclines.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Aristocal® D should be used considering the risk benefit ratio.
Pharmaceutical Precaution
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of the reach of children. Protect from light.