Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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CALAFOL RX |
| Manufacturer |
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Alaven Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Folacin (as folic acid) 1.6mg, pyridoxine 25mg, hydroxocobalamin (Vit. B12a) 425mcg, calcium (as carbonate) 600mg, Vit. D3 400 IU, policosanol 5mg; scored tabs; dye-, sugar-, and lactose-free. |
| Indications |
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Adjunct in cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, osteoporosis, micronutrient deficiencies due to inflammatory bowel disease or dementia (esp. menopausal), uterine fibroids, and endometriosis. Folic acid supplementation. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Take with food. 1 tab twice daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Hypercalcemia. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid in hemophilia. Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia (may be mitigated by B12 component). Discontinue before surgery. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Antagonizes levodopa monotherapy, phenytoin. Decreased calcium absorption with H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors. Caution with warfarin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Allergic sensitization, paresthesia, somnolence, GI upset, polycythemia vera, itching transitory exanthema, swelling, hypersensitivity reactions, kidney stones. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—90 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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