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Knowing the use of Rexcal as well as indications and doses will help patients avoid interactions or unwanted effects when used.
1. Information on ingredients of Rexcal
Rexcal medicine comes in soft capsule form. The drug contains the following main ingredients:
Calcium Lactate: Content 425mg; Zinc Oxid: 20mg content; Calcitriol: 0.25microgram content; Magnesium Oxid: Content 40 mg; Excipients 1 capsule. 2. Uses of Rexcal medicine Rexcal's main ingredients include Calcium lactate, Calcitriol, Magnesium Oxide and zinc oxide. Currently, Rexcal is indicated in the treatment of cases related to calcium metabolism disorders in people with chronic kidney disease. In addition, Rexcal is also used in the treatment of renal osteodystrophy, vitamin D-dependent rickets and osteoporosis or hypocalcemia associated with hypoparathyroidism.
3. Indications and contraindications of Rexcal 3.1 Indications Currently, Rexcal is indicated in the following cases:
People with chronic kidney disease with calcium metabolism disorders; Treatment of renal osteodystrophy Treatment of hypocalcaemia related to hypoparathyroidism Treatment of vitamin D-dependent rickets; Treatment of osteoporosis. 3.2 Contraindications Rexcal is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypercalcaemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. People with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
4. Dosage and usage of Rexcal
How to use: Rexcal is used orally. Patients should swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water, not chew or split the pill because it can make the treatment effective. Dosage: From 1-2 tablets / day depending on the needs of the patient. An overdose of Rexcal can lead to diarrhea. At this time, the patient needs to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
In case you miss a dose of Rexcal, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take a new dose.
Undesirable effects when taking Rexcal The harmful effects of Rexcal are the same as when taking an overdose of vitamin D, including:
Side effects of Rexcal come early: Headache, weakness, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, muscle pain, metallic taste, bone pain, loss of appetite, stomach pain, abdominal pain. Late side effects of Rexcal: Thirst, polyuria, anorexia, weight loss, pancreatitis, conjunctivitis, photophobia, itching, fever, runny nose, decreased libido, albuminuria, increased concentration BUN blood, hypercholesterolemia, increased SGOT and SGPT, renal calcium infection, ectopic calcification, hypertension, arrhythmia, sensory disturbances, dystrophy, dehydration, apathy... If experiencing symptoms If you have any of the above symptoms, you need to stop using Rexcal and go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
6. Rexcal drug interactions
Care should be taken when combining Rexcal with:
Drugs containing vitamin D or thiazides because of the risk of excessive hypercalcemia. Cholestyramine; Phenytoin or Phenobarbital drugs; Corticosteroids; Concomitant use of glycosides. 7. Notes when using Rexcal In patients with coronary artery disease, arteriosclerosis and impaired kidney function, when using Rexcal, careful monitoring is required. Pay attention when using Rexcal for the elderly and children. Care should be taken when using Rexcal in patients with hypoparathyroidism. Above is all information about Rexcal, you need to read carefully the instructions for use, consult your doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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