Alfazed Tablet

Alfazed is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Zota 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 Carbonate, 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 55 (arround $0.77 US Dollar)

Generic (Salt) Combination :	(Calcium Carbonate+ Alfacalcidol+Beta Carotene+Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+Zinc Sulphate)
Pharma Company :	Zota Pharmaceuticals (Zota Healthcare Pvt Ltd)
Brand Label :	Alfazed
Preparation Type :	Tablet
Single Dose :	1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :	Calcium Carbonate-625 mg Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Beta Carotene-2500 iu Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :	10 Tablet
Price Unit :	Rs 5.5 INR (arround $0.077 US Dollar)
Price Pack :	Rs 55 INR (arround $0.77 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alfazed

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Alfazed are :

Calcium Carbonate-625 mg
Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Beta Carotene-2500 iu
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-240 mg

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..

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..

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

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alfazed, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-625 mg Zinc Sulphate-17.6 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg 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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