Acical-DX Effervescent Tablet 600 mg + 400 IU

Acical-DX Effervescent Tablet is a calcium-vitamin D3 supplement manufactured by ACI Limited. Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg elemental calcium and 400 IU vitamin D3, designed to address bone-related disorders. Priced at ৳18.00 per tablet, it comes in strips of 14 tablets (৳252.00 per strip). This effervescent tablet formulation ensures easy absorption and patient compliance.

Primarily prescribed for osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets, Acical-DX also aids in managing tetany and chronic renal failure. It serves as a nutritional supplement during pregnancy, lactation, and anti-seizure therapy. The combination enhances calcium absorption through vitamin D3’s role in bone mineralization, making it vital for skeletal health and fracture prevention.

The recommended dosage is 1 tablet twice daily with meals. Patients using digoxin, tetracyclines, or other calcium supplements should consult physicians due to potential interactions. Common side effects include nausea, constipation, and dry mouth. Store in dry, cool conditions and keep away from children.

As part of elemental calcium + vitamin D3 preparations, Acical-DX offers a therapeutic solution for calcium deficiency. Its effervescent form ensures rapid dissolution, making it suitable for patients with swallowing difficulties. Always follow medical advice to avoid overdose symptoms like vomiting or drowsiness.

Adults: 1 tablet (600 mg+400 IU) twice daily after meals. Renal patients require dose adjustment. Dissolve completely in water before intake. Treatment duration varies from 3-6 months based on condition severity.

It is generally well tolerated. If there is experience like nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination while taking, noticed to physicians. Constipation may occur.

Pregnancy Category C: Use under medical supervision. During lactation, calcium excretes in milk – maintain lowest effective dose.

Pre-operative calcium level monitoring recommended. Long-term users require regular renal function tests and urinary calcium assessment.

Elderly patients need dose reduction in renal insufficiency. Hepatic impairment affects vitamin D3 metabolism. Pediatric dosing requires age-specific adjustment.

Symptoms of overdosage may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, constipation.