Alfatoz Tablet

Alfatoz is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Atoz Pharmaceuticals (Zota Healthcare 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, Alfacalcidol,Beta Carotene,Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia),Zinc Sulphate. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 49.9 (arround $0.6986 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Calcium+ Alfacalcidol+Beta Carotene+Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :	Atoz Pharmaceuticals (Zota Healthcare Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :	Alfatoz
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Alfacalcidol-0.25 mg Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg Calcium-200 mg Beta Carotene-2500 iu Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 4.99 INR (arround $0.06986 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 49.9 INR (arround $0.6986 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alfatoz

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Alfatoz are :

Alfacalcidol-0.25 mg
Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg
Calcium-200 mg
Beta Carotene-2500 iu
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 mg

Calcium
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Calcium supplements are usually required where dietary calcium intake is deficient. This dietary requirement varies with age and is relatively greater in childhood, pregnancy and lactation due to an increased demand. Calcium supplement is also required in paused menopausal women and persons with osteopenia specially after the age of 60 years.

For more details on Calcium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium..

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..

Beta Carotene
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Beta Carotene, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Beta Carotene..

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Antacid and osmotic purgative.

For more details on Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)..

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..

Alfatoz Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alfatoz, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Alfacalcidol-0.25 mg Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg Calcium-200 mg Beta Carotene-2500 iu Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 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.

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