Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by East African (I) Remedies Pvt 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 Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Capsule and is priced at Rs 55 (arround $0.77 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Calcium Carbonate+ Alfacalcidol)
Pharma Company :
East African (I) Remedies Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :
Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg)
Preparation Type :
Capsule
Single Dose :
1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Calcium Carbonate-200 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Capsule
Price Unit :
Rs 5.5 INR (arround $0.077 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 55 INR (arround $0.77 US Dollar)
Drug details for Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg) are :
Calcium Carbonate-200 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..
Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 13 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alfariv C (200 mg+0.25 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-200 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.