Dosing and uses of Duocal
Adult dosage forms and strengths
Oral
Tablets/Capsules: 1-2 g PO BId
Tincture: 4:1 in a dose of 1-3 mL PO BId
Dependent upon age, body weight, and medical condition
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Dependent upon age, body weight, and medical condition
Suggested uses of Duocal
High energy, low electrolyte supplement for use in a variety of conditions where extra calories are required (renal disease, liver disease, and some metabolic states).
Efficacy
Possibly ineffective in Hepatitis B
Duocal adverse (side) effects
Studies not conducted
Warnings
Contraindications
None
Cautions
Not intended as a sole source of nutrition
Not for parenteral use
Not suitable for children under one year of age
Must be used under strict medical supervision
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A, for pediatric use only
Lactation: N/A, for pediatric use only
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Duocal
Kinetic info: studies not conducted
Osmolality: 310 mOsm/kg (1:3 dilution)
Mechanism of action
N/A
