Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) Capsule | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) Capsule
Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Dewcare Concept. 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, Calcitriol (Vit D),Zinc. 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+ Calcitriol (Vit D)+Zinc) |
| Pharma Company : | Dewcare Concept |
| Brand Label : | Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) |
| Preparation Type : | Capsule |
| Single Dose : | 1 Capsule |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| 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 Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) are :
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.
For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..
Calcitriol (Vit D)Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Managing hypocalcemia in patients undergoing dialysia for chronic renal failure. Renal osteodystrophy. Hypocalaemia and Hyperphosphataemia. Vitamin D dependent rickets, renal tubular osteomalacia.
For more details on Calcitriol (Vit D), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcitriol (Vit D)..
ZincIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Zinc, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc..
Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Osto 3 (7.5 mg+500 mg+0.25 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-500 mg Calcitriol (Vit D)-0.25 mcg Zinc-7.5 mg).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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Calten (500 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg) | 87.7 | Mepyvit CT (500 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg) | 95 |
| Mymcal TR | 119 | Softrol | 87 |