Pearlium

Indications

Arthritis, Burning Micturation, Loss Of Appetite, Iron Deficiency, Calcium Deficiency, Malnutrition, Inflamation, Vitamin D Deficiency, Convulsions, Epilepsy, Palpitations, Eye diseases, Ulcer diseases, Skin diseases or skin lesions

Adult Dose

1 Capsule 2 times daily after meal or as prescribed by the physician.

Contra Indications

There is no known contraindication.

Pregnancy-Lactation

No known restrictions.

Adverse Effects

Possible side effects resulting from the composition. These side effects can occur but not always. Some side effects can be serious but rare such as Headache, hunger, Nausea, vomiting, Abdominal pain.

Mechanism of Action

Calcium gets absorbed through two main mechanisms: 1. A transcellular active transport process in the duodenum and jejunum. 2. A paracellular passive transport process along the entire small intestine. Calcium level regulation occurs via several signaling molecules, including parathyroid hormone (PTH), vitamin D, and calcitonin. Calcium is critical for many physiologic functions. Calcium is a major component of the bone matrix and teeth. Additionally, various calcium channels are involved in blood vessel constriction and relaxation, muscle contraction, nerve action potentials, and cardiac electrophysiology. Calcium ions are also an important component of blood clotting pathways. Calcium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption. Cytoprotective effects may occur through increases in bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and prostaglandins.