Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Mark Remedies (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals 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,Elemental 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+ Alfacalcidol+Elemental Zinc)
Pharma Company :
Mark Remedies (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
Brand Label :
Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg)
Preparation Type :
Capsule
Single Dose :
1 Capsule
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Calcium Carbonate-100 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Elemental Zinc-7.5 mg
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 Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg) are :
Calcium Carbonate-100 mg
Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg
Elemental Zinc-7.5 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..
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..
Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alpha Caps Plus (100 mg+7.5 mg+0.25 mcg), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-100 mg Alfacalcidol-0.25 mcg Elemental 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.