Athcal M is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Athens Labs 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 Vit D3, Calcium Citrate,Magnesium,Zinc. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 32.5 (arround $0.455 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Vit D3+ Calcium Citrate+Magnesium+Zinc)
Pharma Company :
Athens Labs Ltd.
Brand Label :
Athcal M
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Vit D3-200 iu
Magnesium-20 mg
Zinc-4 mg
Calcium Citrate-1000 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 3.25 INR (arround $0.0455 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 32.5 INR (arround $0.455 US Dollar)
Drug details for Athcal M
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Athcal M are :
Vit D3-200 iu
Magnesium-20 mg
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..
Magnesium Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Magnesium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium..
Zinc Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Zinc, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Zinc..
Athcal M Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Athcal M, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Vit D3-200 iu Magnesium-20 mg 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.