Alcalci-D is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Adley Formulation. 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 Copper Sulphate, Alfacalcidol,Calcium Citrate,Magnesium Sulphate,Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Capsule. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 Capsule and is priced at Rs 116.86 (arround $1.63604 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Alcalci-D are :
Zinc Sulphate-7.5 mg
Copper Sulphate-1 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Magnesium Sulphate-40 mg
Calcium Citrate-250 mg
Copper Sulphate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Copper Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Copper Sulphate..
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..
Calcium Citrate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Calcium Citrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Citrate..
Magnesium Sulphate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Replacement of hypomagnesemia.. Tardes-de-pointis, cardiac arrest and quinide induced arrhythimia. Status Asthmaticus. Eclampsia (pregnancy) Cerebral palsy in preterm babies. Barium chloride poisoning. Topical Use: Topical application over boils, carbundes and absesses. Poultice form against blemishes. Soaking in warm bath can be beneficial to soothe, relax and relive herpes outbreak symptoms.
For more details on Magnesium Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Sulphate..
Zinc Sulphate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): For eye and ear wash. Acne and impetigo.
For more details on Zinc Sulphate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc Sulphate..
Alcalci-D Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alcalci-D, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Zinc Sulphate-7.5 mg Copper Sulphate-1 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Magnesium Sulphate-40 mg Calcium Citrate-250 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.