Afdcal Suspension 200ml
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About Afdcal Suspension
Afdcal Suspension is used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones).
Afdcal Suspension contains Calcium (mineral) and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Calcium provides essential nutrients to support bone formation and maintenance. Cholecalciferol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels, as well as bone mineralisation.
Afdcal Suspension is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Afdcal Suspension or its inactive components, inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Afdcal Suspension . Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to prevent potential interactions.
Uses of Afdcal Suspension
Afdcal Suspension is indicated for the prevention and treatment of various conditions caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Afdcal Suspension are as follows:
- Treatment of Osteoporosis: Helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures in people with brittle or porous bones.
- Management of Osteomalacia (Rickets): Treats softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency, especially in children (rickets) and adults (osteomalacia).
- Correction of Vitamin D Deficiency: Corrects low levels of vitamin D in the body, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
- Treats Hypoparathyroidism: Manages calcium levels in patients with underactive parathyroid glands by improving calcium absorption.
- Manages Latent Tetany: Prevents and treats muscle cramps and spasms caused by low calcium levels in the blood.
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Directions for Use
- Take Afdcal Suspension with food or as advised by the doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration for effective results.
- Swallow Afdcal Suspension as a whole with water.
- Do not crush, chew or break it.
Key Benefits
- Afdcal Suspension is a combination of Calcium and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) used to treat and prevent various conditions caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
- It helps maintain adequate calcium levels in the blood, essential for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves.
- Afdcal Suspension strengthens bones and teeth, reducing the risk of fractures in conditions like osteoporosis and osteomalacia.
- It aids in the proper absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestine, correcting vitamin D deficiency.
- Afdcal Suspension helps regulate calcium levels in patients with underactive parathyroid glands, which are responsible for calcium balance.
- It alleviates muscle cramps, twitching, and spasms caused by low calcium levels in the body.
- Afdcal Suspension also promotes healthy bone development and prevents bone deformities in people suffering from rickets.
How Afdcal Suspension Works
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- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
- Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
- Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
- Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
- Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Afdcal Suspension if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Afdcal Suspension is not recommended if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
- Brief your medical history if you have any heart, kidney, liver, blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, or phosphate imbalance.
- Drinking alcohol may affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Afdcal Suspension .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Afdcal Suspension 200ml with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Afdcal Suspension 200ml can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Afdcal Suspension 200ml may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Afdcal Suspension 200ml can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Afdcal Suspension 200ml should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Afdcal Suspension 200ml may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Afdcal Suspension 200ml can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Afdcal Suspension 200ml and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Afdcal Suspension 200ml can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Afdcal Suspension 200ml can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Afdcal Suspension 200ml can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Afdcal Suspension 200ml should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Afdcal Suspension 200ml may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Afdcal Suspension 200ml with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Cholecalciferol and Calcitriol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Afdcal Suspension 200ml and calcitriol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
The combined use of cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Afdcal Suspension 200ml and ergocalciferol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Afdcal Suspension 200ml and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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How to manage the interaction:
Taking Afdcal Suspension 200ml with food containing oxalic acid (e.g., spinach) or phytic acid (e.g., whole grains) can decrease the absorption of Afdcal Suspension 200ml. It is advised to take Afdcal Suspension 200ml 2 hours after or before consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D-fortified milk.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Afdcal Suspension .
Pregnancy
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Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Afdcal Suspension .
Breast Feeding
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Consult your doctor before taking Afdcal Suspension if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Afdcal Suspension is usually safe and does not interact with your driving ability.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Afdcal Suspension .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Seek doctor advice before starting Afdcal Suspension if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis before starting Afdcal Suspension .
Children
Safe if prescribed
The doctor will decide the dosage of Afdcal Suspension based on the child's age and weight.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems
Geriatrics
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Limited information available for use of Afdcal Suspension in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Afdcal Suspension treats Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.
Afdcal Suspension is a dietary supplement that treats low levels of calcium in the blood. It consists of Calcium and Cholecalciferol. Calcium is a mineral that prevents or treats calcium deficiency. Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and bone mineralisation. When you don't get enough Vitamin D from food sources and sunlight exposure, Afdcal Suspension helps balance those low levels.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Afdcal Suspension with milk.
Afdcal Suspension can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Afdcal Suspension as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Afdcal Suspension is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence, it is not advised to use Afdcal Suspension during hypercalcaemia, since it causes the overdose of calcium, leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Afdcal Suspension . Hence, it is advised to take Afdcal Suspension two hours before, or four hours after taking antacids.
It is generally recommended to take Afdcal Suspension at night, before bedtime, as calcium absorption is better at night. However, follow your doctor's advice for optimal results.
Yes, Afdcal Suspension is good for bones. It contains calcium and cholecalciferol, which are essential for maintaining bone health.
The common side effects of Afdcal Suspension are constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
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