Allcal M is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Bajaj Pharmaceuticals. 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 Vit D3, Calcium Citrate,Elemental Zinc,Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia). This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 Tablet and is priced at Rs 360 (arround $5.04 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Vit D3+ Calcium Citrate+Elemental Zinc+Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia))
Pharma Company :
Bajaj Pharmaceuticals
Brand Label :
Allcal M
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Vit D3-200 iu
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg
Elemental Zinc-4 mg
Calcium Citrate-1000 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
100 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 3.6 INR (arround $0.0504 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 360 INR (arround $5.04 US Dollar)
Drug details for Allcal M
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Allcal M are :
Vit D3-200 iu
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg
Elemental Zinc-4 mg
Calcium Citrate-1000 mg
Vit D3 Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Vitamin D deficiency
For more details on Vit D3, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Vit D3..
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..
Elemental Zinc Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Elemental Zinc, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Elemental Zinc..
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)..
Allcal M Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Allcal M, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Vit D3-200 iu Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-100 mg Elemental Zinc-4 mg Calcium Citrate-1000 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.