Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) Tablet
Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Prisma Healthcare. 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 Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 20 (arround $0.28 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Calcium Carbonate+ Vit D3) |
| Pharma Company : | Prisma Healthcare |
| Brand Label : | Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 20 INR (arround $0.28 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) 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..
Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 9 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Prical 500 (1250 mg+250 iu), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Vit D3-250 iu Calcium Carbonate-1250 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Arucal (1250 mg+250 iu) | 279 | Calmom (1250 mg+250 iu) | 19.9 |
| Drucal Forte (1250 mg+250 iu) | 35 | Radical | 27 |
| Recalvin (1250 mg+250 iu) | 20.5 | Sandochew (1250 mg+250 iu) | 35 |
| Shrestcal (1250 mg+250 iu) | 28 | Vencal D (1250 mg+250 iu) | 28 |
| Zovacal D (1250 mg+250 iu) | 52.5 |