Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Bantom Laboratories (P) Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Calcium Carbonate, Alfacalcidol. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 74 (arround $1.036 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Calcium Carbonate+ Alfacalcidol)
Pharma Company :
Bantom Laboratories (P) Ltd.
Brand Label :
Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Calcium Carbonate-375 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 7.4 INR (arround $0.1036 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 74 INR (arround $1.036 US Dollar)
Drug details for Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg) are :
Calcium Carbonate-375 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Calcium Carbonate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
calcium deficiency
For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..
Alfacalcidol Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin D deficiency
For more details on Alfacalcidol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Alfacalcidol..
Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alfaban CA (375 mg+0.25 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-375 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.