Maxical®-M – Dhaka Rx

VITAMINS & MINERALS: Calcium, Vitamin D, C, E & Multimineral

Indication

Maxical®-M is indicated for maintaining strong & healthy bones and teeth, prevention & treatment of osteoporosis, postmenopausal osteoporosis, management of glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis.

Contraindication

Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the tablet ingredients. Absolute contraindications are hyperparathyroidism, renal calculi, malignant bone diseases, sarcoidosis, severe renal failure.

Dosage & Administration

One tablet twice daily with meals, preferably one tablet in morning & one tablet in evening or as recommended by the doctor.

Side Effect

Calcium salts may cause mild gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain & diarrhea. Hypercalcaemia & in rare cases hypercalciuria have been seen with long term intake of calcium at high doses. Side effects from micronutrients are rare.

Precaution

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

Drug Interaction

The risk of hypercalcaemia is increased if calcium salts are given with thiazide diuretics as these drugs reduce urinary calcium excretion. The effects of digitalis glycosides on the heart are enhanced by calcium. Calcium salts may reduce the absorption of fluoride, some fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines and iron.

Presentation

Maxical®-M Tablet: Each HDPE container contains 30 tablets.

Use Children

Data regarding use in children & adolescents is insufficient.

Use Pregnancy Lactation

Recommended in pregnancy and lactation.

Overdosage

Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metalic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhoea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness or irritability.