Dexacal Benefits & Uses

Dexacal is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Calcium Deficiency

Other Benefits

Dexacal Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dexacal Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dexacal is used -

Dexacal Related Warnings

Is the use of Dexacal safe for pregnant women?

Dexacal can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dexacal right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Safe
Is the use of Dexacal safe during breastfeeding?

Dexacal does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dexacal on the Kidneys?

Dexacal is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dexacal on the Liver?

Dexacal does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Dexacal on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Dexacal for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dexacal with Other Drugs

Dexacal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloroquine

Amlodipine

Doxycycline

Atropine

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Hydrochlorothiazide

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Digoxin

Aluminium hydroxide

Dexacal Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dexacal unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Dexacal

Is this Dexacal habit forming or addictive?

Dexacal is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Dexacal since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Dexacal is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dexacal is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dexacal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dexacal

Taking Dexacal with food does not cause any problems.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Dexacal

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dexacal with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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