What is MEGABONE 10.7GM?

Introduction:

Megabone powder is a bone supplement which contains collagen, calcium citrate maleate and vitamin D3. This medication is used to treat or prevent conditions like osteoarthritis, bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets) or decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) etc.

Collagen peptides are very small pieces of collagen. It is one of the materials that make up cartilage, bone and skin. When taken by mouth, collagen peptides seem to build up in the skin and cartilage which may help improve some skin and joint conditions. Calcium is necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle, and bone. If there is lack of calcium in the blood, then the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones. Vitamin D3 a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and is produced naturally in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D3 is combined with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis).

Key Composition of Megabone powder:

• Collagen peptide
• Calcium citrate maleate
• Vitamin D3

Therapeutic uses of Megabone powder:

• It is used to treat or prevent conditions like osteoarthritis, bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets) or decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism).

Side effects of Megabone powder:

• constipation
• nausea or vomiting
• anorexia (lack of appetite)
• increased thirst/urination
• headache

How to manage side effects:

Feeling sick (nausea):

Take this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack to ease feelings of sickness. If you're pregnant, it could be morning sickness that's making you feel sick.

Constipation: 

Eat more high-fibre foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Try to exercise more regularly, for example, by going for a daily walk or run.

Headache:

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller.

Safety advice:

• Always take this medicine as directed by your physician.
• Empty the full sachet into a glass.
• Add 100ml of normal water or juice.
• Stir well until the powder is evenly dispersed in the water/juice and drink immediately.
• Do not use this powder if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• It is not recommended in patients with active kidney or heart diseases. Before taking, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking
• It should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking

Interactions:

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,

• colestyramine (used to treat high blood cholesterol levels)
• medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin and barbiturates)
• diuretics (medicines used to increase urine output) e.g. furosemide and ethacrynic acid
• antacids (used for indigestion)
• antibiotics used to treat infections (e.g. penicillin, neomycin and chloramphenicol)
• bisphosphonates (medicines used to treat or prevent osteoporosis)

More information:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in cool, dark and dry place below 30°C.
• Protect from direct sunlight.

FAQ’s:

How to use Megabone powder?

Empty the full sachet into a glass. Add 100ml of normal water or juice. Stir well until the powder is evenly dispersed in the water/juice and drink immediately.

Can Megabone powder can be taken with juice?

Yes. You can mix this powder in 100ml of water or juice and drink it immediately.

Can Megabone powder cause constipation?

Yes. This medicine may cause constipation in some people, although not everybody gets them. To manage constipation, Eat more high-fibre foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Try to exercise more regularly, for example, by going for a daily walk or run.

References:

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-10175/vitamin-d3-oral/details#:~:text=Vitamin%20D%20(ergocalciferol%2DD2%2C,building%20and%20keeping%20strong%20bones.

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8624/calcium-citrate-oral/details

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1606/collagen-peptides