calhunt tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is calhunt tablet used for?
Argical HD Tablet (Calcium + Vitamin D3) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Calcium (1250mg) + Vitamin D3 (2000IU), which Calcium is essential for bone mineralization, muscle contraction, nerve transmis. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Calcium + Vitamin D3
- Manufacturer: Medgrow Health Care
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ calhunt tablet Uses & Benefits
Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, and as an adjunct in fracture healing.
Off-label uses: Premenstrual syndrome, hypertension (calcium supplementation), colorectal cancer prevention (calcium).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Calcium + Vitamin D3 |
| Brand Name | Argical HD Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Medgrow Health Care |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS |
| Action Class | Vitamin and Mineral Supplement |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Calcium is essential for bone mineralization, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and blood clotting. Vitamin D3 increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, promotes renal reabsorption of calcium, and stimulates bone mineralization.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take calhunt tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of calhunt tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypercalcemia (weakness, confusion, polyuria, arrhythmias)
- Hypercalciuria (kidney stones)
- Renal impairment
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions (rash, pruritus)
- Milk-alkali syndrome (with excessive calcium and absorbable alkali)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Thiazide diuretics | Major | Increased risk of hypercalcemia |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased risk of digoxin toxicity (arrhythmias) |
| Calcium channel blockers | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Bisphosphonates | Major | Reduced absorption of bisphosphonates |
| Fluoroquinolones | Major | Reduced absorption of fluoroquinolones |
| Tetracyclines | Major | Reduced absorption of tetracyclines |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Reduced calcium absorption and increased excretion |
| Orlistat | Moderate | Reduced absorption of vitamin D |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced absorption of vitamin D |
| Mineral oil | Moderate | Reduced absorption of vitamin D |
| Anticonvulsants | Moderate | Increased vitamin D metabolism, reduced calcium levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Increased vitamin D metabolism |
| Magnesium-containing antacids | Minor | Possible hypermagnesemia with high doses |
| Aluminum-containing antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of calcium |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption of iron |
| Zinc supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption of zinc |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics
- Digoxin
- Calcium channel blockers
- Bisphosphonates
- Fluoroquinolones
- Tetracyclines
โก Moderate Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Orlistat
- Cholestyramine
- Mineral oil
- Anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital)
- Rifampin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Magnesium-containing antacids
- Aluminum-containing antacids
- Iron supplements
- Zinc supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fiber foods, oxalates (spinach, rhubarb), phytates (whole grains, legumes), and tannins (tea) may reduce calcium absorption. Vitamin D absorption is enhanced with dietary fat.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Chronic alcohol consumption may reduce calcium absorption and vitamin D metabolism.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, severe renal impairment, vitamin D toxicity, hypersensitivity to any component.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum calcium, phosphate, vitamin D levels, renal function, urinary calcium excretion (if on high doses).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Safe; calcium and vitamin D are excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
๐ Overdose Management
Discontinue supplement, monitor serum calcium and renal function, treat hypercalcemia (hydration, loop diuretics, calcitonin, bisphosphonates if severe).
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double dose.