MEDICINE

Cal X

8 mg Tablet · Sucralose

Indications

Cal X is a sugar substitute, can be used as sweetener in different foods like tea, coffee, pudding, milk products, jelly, fruit juices, desserts, hot and cold beverage etc. Due to zero calorie sweetener, it is a nice preparation for the health conscious people. Cal X can be a unique choice for ... Read more Cal X is a sugar substitute, can be used as sweetener in different foods like tea, coffee, pudding, milk products, jelly, fruit juices, desserts, hot and cold beverage etc. Due to zero calorie sweetener, it is a nice preparation for the health conscious people. Cal X can be a unique choice for the diabetic patients who have excess amount of glucose in blood. FDA has confirmed that Cal X is suitable for use by everyone, including children, pregnant women and any person who wants to reduce calorie intake.

Pharmacology

Sucralose is a Zero Calorie artificial sweetener. Sucralose is about 600 times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose Obtained from sucrose where three hydroxyl groups are replaced by three chlorine atoms. Because it is made from sugar, sucralose tastes like sugar. Tightly bound Carbon-chlorine bonds are exceptionally stable and prevent Sucralose from being metabolized for energy, making Sucralose calorie free. The chlorine atoms also provide heat stability, enabling sucralose to withstand of cooking and baking without losing sweetness. Sucralose is not broken down for energy in the body. So it has no calorie. The sucralose molecule passes through the body unchanged, is not metabolized and is eliminated after consumption. Sucralose does not cause tooth decay, has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism, no effect on fetal or neonatal development because sucralose is not actively transported across the blood-brain barrier, the placental barrier or the mammary gland. Sucralose is non-interference in the utilization and absorption of glucose, metabolism of carbohydrates and secretion of insulin. Therefore, it is a safe substance able to be ingested by diabetes patients.

Dosage and administration

Tablet : The acceptable daily intake of sucralose is 5-15 mg/kg body weight. Normally 1 tablet (8 mg) in a cup of tea or coffee is enough to sweeten the drink.

Liquid drops : The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of Sucralose liquid drops is 5-15 mg per kg of body weight. Each drops sweetness is like one teaspoon of sugar. Normally one drop in a cup of tea or coffee is enough to sweeten the drink or as directed by the physician.

Interactions

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Contraindications

No known contraindication.

Side effects

No known side effects

Pregnancy and lactation

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Similar brands of Sucralose

Brands of Sucralose
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1Sweet'n ZeroUniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet8 mg৳ 1.20per unit
2Sugar FreeBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet8 mg৳ 1.20per unit
3ZerogetGet Well LimitedTablet8 mg৳ 1.25per unit
4ZeroACME Laboratories Ltd.Tablet8 mg৳ 1.40per unit
5CalonilAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tablet8 mg৳ 1.40per unit
6ZerocalSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCTablet6.5 mg৳ 1.40per unit
7Sweet DropsPharmasia LimitedLiquid25%Not listed
8Sweet'n ZeroUniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder12 mg/sachetNot listed
9ZerocalSquare Pharmaceuticals PLCOral Powder12 mg/sachetNot listed
10ZeroACME Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder12 mg/sachetNot listed
11Cal XEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder12 mg/sachetNot listed
12SucraloseEuro Pharma Ltd.Oral Powder12 mg/sachetNot listed
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Common questions

What is Cal X used for?

Cal X is a sugar substitute, can be used as sweetener in different foods like tea, coffee, pudding, milk products, jelly, fruit juices, desserts, hot and cold beverage etc. Due to zero calorie sweetener, it is a nice preparation for the health conscious people.

What is the generic name of Cal X?

Cal X contains Sucralose, which belongs to the group: Oral nutritional preparations.

Who makes Cal X?

Cal X is marketed in Bangladesh by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd..

How much does Cal X 8 mg cost?

The listed price is ৳ 1.10 per unit and ৳ 110.00 per strip. Prices can change, so check with your pharmacy.

How is Cal X taken?

Tablet : The acceptable daily intake of sucralose is 5-15 mg/kg body weight. Normally 1 tablet (8 mg) in a cup of tea or coffee is enough to sweeten the drink. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

What are the side effects of Cal X?

No known side effects

Is Cal X safe in pregnancy?

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category. Ask your doctor before using it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.