Elemental Calcium, 250mg, Calcitrol 0.25mcg, Zinc 7.5mg

Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency, calcium supplement in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, rickets, and osteomalacia Clinical selection for Elemental Calcium, 250mg, Calcitrol 0.25mcg, Zinc 7.5mg should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Dosing is indication-, age-, weight- and organ-function-specific for this INN. Do not use class averages for high-risk patients. Confirm the exact regimen in the current SmPC and Kenya Standard Treatment Guidelines. Typical professional workflow: (1) confirm indication, (2) check renal/hepatic function, (3) screen interactions/allergies, (4) select dose/route/duration, (5) define monitoring.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Available Branded Equivalents in Kenya

MZ-Cal OP Tablets (KES 0.00)

Provided as a clinical reference by MyDrugIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.