Ascal 100mg Injection
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Product introduction
Ascal 100mg Injection is a medicine used as a dietary supplement of calcium. It helps in treating calcium deficiency in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders. It also helps keep the bones strong and reduces spasms of the hands and feet.
Uses of Ascal Injection
Side effects of Ascal Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ascal
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Ascal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ascal Injection works
Ascal 100mg Injection is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ascal 100mg Injection.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ascal 100mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ascal 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Ascal 100mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ascal 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ascal 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ascal 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ascal 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Do not start or continue calcium preparations (calcium salts) and consult your doctor:
- If you have higher than normal levels of calcium in your urine (hypercalciuria).
- If you have kidney stones.
- If you have mild to moderate problems with your kidneys.
- If you have an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism).
- If you have thinning or weakening of bones (osteoporosis) caused by immobility or tumors.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metal
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Minerals
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ascal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause serious cardiorespiratory problems, especially in newborns.
Do not consume Ceftriaxone with Calcium. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your d
Calcium may decrease the absorption of Pyrimethamine.
Ensure a gap of at least 4 hours between taking Pyrimethamine and Calcium.
Digoxin may increase the effect of Calcium.
Concurrent use should be avoided. If essential, consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause high serum bicarbonate and calcium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Concurrent use may cause high serum bicarbonate and calcium levels.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observat
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Ascal 100mg Injection tablet/ Ascal 100mg Injection sandoz good to take?
Yes, Ascal 100mg Injection tablet/ supplement is good if you take it for approved indications, in recommended dosage. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Ascal 100mg Injection with Forteo?
Yes, you can take Ascal 100mg Injection with Forteo if it is recommended by your doctor. Forteo (teriparatide) is a man-made form of a hormone and used to treat thinning or weakening of the bone (osteoporosis). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
What can I take for Ascal 100mg Injection in Ascal 100mg Injection deficiency?
Adequate dietary intake and/ or Ascal 100mg Injection supplement is recommended in patients with Ascal 100mg Injection deficiency. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding use of any Ascal 100mg Injection supplement
Can I take Ascal 100mg Injection with milk?
Milk is one of the richest sources of Ascal 100mg Injection. Yes, patient can take Ascal 100mg Injection supplement with milk
Can I take calcium with iron/ does calcium inhibit iron absorption?
No, iron supplement should not be taken with calcium supplements, as they interact to form non-absorbable complexes. They, however, can be taken at interval of 1 to 2 hours between them. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use when indicated together
Can I take calcium with vitamin C?
There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Ascal 100mg Injection with coffee/ tea?
No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Ascal 100mg Injection in the body
Can I take calcium with magnesium?
No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take calcium with vitamin D?
Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body
Can I take calcium with metformin?
There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Ascal 100mg Injection with Synthroid?
You should avoid concomitant use of Ascal 100mg Injection and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Can I take Ascal 100mg Injection with other supplements?
You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Ascal 100mg Injection
Does Ascal 100mg Injection help in weight loss/weight gain?
The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Ascal 100mg Injection in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Ascal 100mg Injection increase height/blood pressure?
No study has been reported on role of Ascal 100mg Injection in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Ascal 100mg Injection tablet cause kidney stones?
Yes, Ascal 100mg Injection supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Does Ascal 100mg Injection cause constipation?
Yes, use of Ascal 100mg Injection may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
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Country of origin: India
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