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Briozcal 1250mg is a multivitamin and mineral ingredient, commonly prescribed for the treatment of bone problems. So what disease does Briozcal treat and what should be noted when using it?
1. What is Briozcal?
Briozcal is a drug in the group of vitamin and mineral supplements. The dosage form of the drug is in the form of film-coated tablets, which contains the following ingredients:
Calcium Carbonate: 1250mg (Approximately 500mg elemental Calcium) Vitamin D3 : 125 I.U
2. What does Briozcal do?
Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in at-risk subjects such as women, alcoholics, smokers, the elderly and some other high-risk subjects such as: prolonged immobilization or prolonged corticosteroid use. Treatment of acute and chronic bone loss diseases, rickets, Sheuermann's disease, osteomalacia. Supplement with vitamin D and calcium every day to support the growth of children, puberty, adolescents, bones and teeth. Supplement calcium for fracture patients, pregnant women, nursing mothers, dieters or other diseases (Allergies, eye diseases, long-term intestinal diseases...) Prevention of complications due to calcium deficiency acute and chronic causes.
3. Instructions for using Briozcal correctly
3.1. Dosage Adults use depending on the need to provide calcium each day. Can use 1-2 tablets / day or as directed by the doctor Children from 12 to 18 years old use when prescribed by a doctor. The drug should be taken after meals for the best effect.
3.2. Contraindications Cases that should not be used Briozcal include:
Patients who have had episodes of hypersensitivity reactions to the components of the drug People with syndromes of hypercalciuria, hypercalcemia, calcium stones
4. Some side effects of the drug Briozcal
Possible side effects due to medication side effects such as constipation, sweating, low blood pressure or blushing. Other rare reactions include metallic taste, gastrointestinal disturbances, cardiac arrhythmias, headache, dry mouth, dizziness.
5. Interactions between Briozcal and other drugs
The following drugs have the potential to inhibit renal calcium excretion: Thiazides, anticonvulsants, ciprofloxacin, chlorthalidone, clopamide. Calcium can reduce the absorption of some drugs such as minocyclin, demeclocyclin, tetracycline, doxycycline, metacycline, oxytetracycline, enoxacin, fleroxacin, norfloxacin, lomefloxacin, levofloxacin, pefloxacin, ofloxacin, iron, zinc, and other essential minerals. Calcium can cause increased blood calcium levels, increased cardiotoxicity of glycosides, tachycardia. Glucocorticoids, phenytoin reduce calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Thiazide diuretics may increase serum calcium levels. Briozcal 1250mg is a multivitamin and mineral supplement, commonly prescribed for the treatment of bone problems. To ensure effective use and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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