Sandoz Women Strength (pineapple)

Sandoz Women Strength (pineapple) Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Each film coated tablet contains- Calcium Carbonate (Algae Source) BP 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg. Vitamin D3 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP. This is combination of Calcium (Algae Source) & Vitamin D3. Calcium (Algae Source) is an essential element and plays vital role in the body. It makes body's framework stronger by building bones. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and associated fractures. Vitamin D3 is also essential for healthy bones as it aids in calcium absorption from the Gl tract. In addition to this it stimulates bone formation. Controlled clinical studies show that Calcium and Vitamin D3 have synergistic effects on bone growth as well as in osteoporosis and fracture prevention.

Table Of contents

• Sandoz Women Strength (pineapple)
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Sandoz Women Strength (pineapple)
Generic	Calcium Carbonate [Algae source] + Vitamin D3
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Manufacturer	Novartis India Ltd
Available Country	India
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

• Treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and hypoparathyroidism
• In pregnancy and lactation due to increased demand
• In kidney disease and pancreatitis
• During therapy with antiseizure medications
• The prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D3 deficiency

Not recommended for children under 12 years.

Dosage

Sandoz Women Strength (pineapple) dosage

Usual adult dose: 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at night. Tablet should be taken orally.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Calcium and Vitamin D3 may include an irregular heartbeat, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, headache, a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or bone pain and drowsiness. Rare side effects are high amount of Calcium in blood, constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite.

Precaution

Caution should be taken in patients with renal impairment, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.

Interaction

With medicine:

• Calcium salts reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, ciprofloxacin, fluorides, iron, levothyroxine, tetracycline and zinc
• Absorption of calcium salts is reduced by corticosteroids
• Increased risk of hypercalcemia when Calcium and Vitamin D3 given with thiazides and related diuretics

With food and others: No clinically significant food drug interaction have been reported.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

During pregnancy & lactation: Calcium and Vitamin D3 should be used considering the risk-benefit ratio.

Contraindication

• Hypocalcemia and hypercalciuria
• Metastatic calcification
• Hypersensitivity to any of the components of Calcium and Vitamin D3 preparation

Acute Overdose

At high doses it may result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation etc. Treatment includes cessation of therapy & adequate rehydration.

Storage Condition

Store below 30°C and away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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