Aminocal is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Tablets (India) Limited. 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, Ascorbic Acid,Cholecalciferol,L-Arginine,L-Lysine,Pyridoxine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 Tablet and is priced at Rs 52.92 (arround $0.74088 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Aminocal are :
L-Lysine-100 mg
Calcium-250 mg
Cholecalciferol-100 iu
L-Arginine-25 mg
Ascorbic Acid-37.25 mg
Pyridoxine-0.75 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..
Ascorbic Acid Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Ascorbic acid is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Prevention and treatrnent of scurvy
For more details on Ascorbic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ascorbic Acid..
Cholecalciferol Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Cholecalciferol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cholecalciferol..
L-Arginine Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on L-Arginine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : L-Arginine..
L-Lysine Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on L-Lysine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : L-Lysine..
Pyridoxine Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Pyridoxine, vitamin B6, is required by your body for utilization of energy in the foods you eat, production of red blood cells, and proper functioning of nerves. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency resulting from poor diet, certain medications, and some medical conditions.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Deflciency states
For more details on Pyridoxine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pyridoxine..
Aminocal Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Aminocal, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. L-Lysine-100 mg Calcium-250 mg Cholecalciferol-100 iu L-Arginine-25 mg Ascorbic Acid-37.25 mg Pyridoxine-0.75 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.