Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg is a Product of the Generic Calcium Lactate Gluconate + Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin C

What Is Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg Indications and Uses?

This preparation is indicated in-

Increased demand for Calcium and Vitamin-C, e.g. pregnancy, lactation, periods of rapid growth (childhood, adolescence), in old age
During infectious disease and convalescence
Treatment of calcium and vitamin-C deficiency
Osteoporosis
Premenstrual syndrome
Postmenopausal problems
Adjuvant in colds and influenza

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg

Calcium is used as a pharmacologic agent in humans almost entirely to remedy deficiency. Adequate calcium in the blood is so vital to a wide variety of bodily functions that our internal biochemistry will not tolerate a deficiency even for short periods. Vitamin-C is an essential component of the diet as man can not synthesize vitamin-C. It is a very powerful reducing agent. Vitamin-C plays an important part in the response of the body to stress. It is important in the defense against infection.

Dosage And Administration of Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg

Children 3 to 7 years: ½ effervescent tablet daily.Adults & children above 7 years: 1 effervescent tablet daily. Dissolve 1 tablet in a glass of water before consumption.

Drug Interactions of Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg

Potentially hazardous interactions:

Digoxin, tetracycline, furosemide, pentagastrin.
Aminophylline, bleomycin, erythromycin, lactobionate, nafcillin, nitrofurantion, conjugated estrogens, salfafurazole, diethanolamine, chloramphenicol.

Potentially useful interactions:

Vitamin-D, oxytocin and prostaglandins
Vitamin-C enhances iron absorption

Side Effects of Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg

In rare cases, mild gastrointestinal disturbances (bloating, diarrhea) can occur. In predisposed patients, prolonged treatment with high doses may promote the formation of calculi in the urinary tract.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Epidemiological studies with oral calcium have shown no increase in the teratogenic hazard to the fetus. Although supplemental calcium may be excreted in breast milk, the concentration is unlikely to be sufficient to produce any adverse effect on the neonate. Vitamin C may be taken safely during pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions And Warnings for Ultracal-C 1000 mg+327 mg (Conventional calcium)+500 mg

For patients with mild hypercalciuria (exceeding 300 mg = 7.5 mmol/24 hours), with mild or moderate impairment of renal function or with a history of urinary concrements, monitoring of calcium excretion in the urine is required. If necessary, the dosage should be reduced or therapy should be discontinued. High doses of vitamin-D and derivatives should be avoided during treatment with this preparation unless especially indicated.Since citrate salts have been reported to increase aluminium absorption, this medicine  should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired renal function, especially those receiving aluminium-containing preparations. The sugar content should be taken into account by diabetic patients.

Therapeutic Class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions of It

Store in a cool & dry place. Protect from heat, light and moisture & keep out of reach of children. Keep the tube tightly closed after each use.