Aristocal D Tablet

Description:

Aristocal D Tablet
Calcium + Vitamin D
Aristocal D Tablet is a combined preparation of Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) and Vitamin D
(Cholecalciferol) specially designed to promote bone health.
Indications:
Calcium and Vitamin-D is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, tetany,
and parathyroid disease. Also used in raised calcium requirement for children and adolescents
at times of rapid growth, inadequate intake of calcium in the diet due to malnutrition,
prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, disorders of osteogenesis and tooth formation (in
addition to specific treatment), latent tetany and during pregnancy and lactation. It is also used
as routine supplement and phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
Dosage and Administration:
One tablet twice daily with food or as directed by the physician.
Contraindications:
Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
Severe renal insufficiency
Concomitant digoxin therapy(requires careful monitoring of serum calcium level)
Precautions:
Caution should be taken in patients with Renal impairment, Sarcoidosis, Hypercalcemia and
Hypercalciuria, Cardiac disease.
Adverse Reactions:
Aristocal D Tablet is well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal disturbances may occur.
Drug Interactions: Concurrent administration of Thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Calcium salts reduce the absorption of a number of other drugs such as Biphosphonates,
Fluoride, some Fluoroquinolones and Tetracyclines.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Aristocal® D should be used considering the risk benefit ratio.
Pharmaceutical Precaution:
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of the reach of children. Protect from light.
Commercial Pack:
Aristocal® D Tablet: Box containing 60 tablets in 6 x 10’s blister strips. Each film coated tablet
contains Calcium Carbonate BP equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D
(Cholecalciferol) USP 200 IU.

Possible side effects: Aristocal^® D is well tolerated. Mild gastrointestinal disturbances may occur.
Tell your doctor if any of the side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.