This brand name is authorized in Italy
The drug OROTRE contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Calcium carbonate
UNII H0G9379FGK - CALCIUM CARBONATE
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Calcium carbonate releases, in a pH-dependent manner, calcium ions in the stomach. Calcium carbonate is widely used as antacid and extensively used as a dietary supplement. |
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Vitamin D3
UNII 1C6V77QF41 - CHOLECALCIFEROL
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In its biologically active form vitamin D3 stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A12AX | Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12A Calcium |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: IT | Agenzia del Farmaco | Identifier(s): 033861028 |
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