Anical D (500 mg+200 iu) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Anikem Laboratories. 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, Vit D3. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 24 (arround $0.336 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Calcium+ Vit D3)
Pharma Company :
Anikem Laboratories
Brand Label :
Anical D (500 mg+200 iu)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Calcium-500 mg
Vit D3-200 iu
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 2.4 INR (arround $0.0336 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 24 INR (arround $0.336 US Dollar)
Drug details for Anical D (500 mg+200 iu)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Anical D (500 mg+200 iu) are :
Calcium-500 mg
Vit D3-200 iu
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..
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..
Anical D (500 mg+200 iu) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Anical D (500 mg+200 iu), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium-500 mg Vit D3-200 iu). 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.