Arucal (175 ml) Suspension | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Arucal (175 ml) Suspension
Arucal (175 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Avalanche 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 Calcium Carbonate, Vit D3. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 175 ml and is priced at Rs 55 (arround $0.77 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium Carbonate+ Vit D3) |
| Pharma Company : | Avalanche Pharmaceuticals |
| Brand Label : | Arucal (175 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Suspension |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 175 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.57 INR (arround $0.02198 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 55 INR (arround $0.77 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Arucal (175 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Arucal (175 ml) are :
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.
For more details on Calcium Carbonate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Calcium Carbonate..
Vit D3Indication (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..
Arucal (175 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 35 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Arucal (175 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Calcium Carbonate-625 mg Vit D3-125 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.