Sandocal of Novartis is back on the market

The Dhaka Times Desk Novartis' calcium supplement brand Sandocal is again available in the country's market. A scientific seminar was organized at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital on May 20 to mark the re-launch of the country's first calcium supplement brand rich in calcium carbonate.

The seminar was attended by renowned healthcare practitioners and health experts from the University's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Moniruzzaman Khan, Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Professor Dr. Abul Khair Mohammad Salek and Fahmed Wasik Ali, Managing Director of Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited.

The expert panel discussion at the seminar emphasized the role of calcium supplements in the management of osteoporosis. Experts praise Sandocal's success in this regard.

Note that Novartis brought the first calcium supplement Sandocal to the country's market in 1997. Not only in Bangladesh, Switzerland-based multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis pioneered the introduction of calcium supplements worldwide; Almost 100 years ago, in 1927, the Swiss pharmaceutical company marketed the first calcium deficiency medicine for the human body and laid the foundation for modern calcium supplement treatment.

Speaking at the seminar, Professor Dr. "Osteoporosis is a silent killer," Saleck emphasized on the need to take effective action against osteoporosis. To prevent this disease, we need to build mass awareness."

Novartis representatives emphasized their commitment to providing quality medicines, including Sandocal, to patients in Bangladesh. News bulletins.

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How to prevent dengue

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral fever. This fever is different from other viral or bacterial fevers. However, this fever is not contagious in any way. This viral fever can occur alone or in combination with other viruses (chikungunya, yellow fever, Burma forest, flu, respiratory syncytial) and bacteria (pneumococcus).

Dengue fever is divided into two categories depending on the severity of symptoms and fever.

1. Common dengue fever

2. Dengue fever with bleeding.

In the case of common dengue fever, the following symptoms are mainly seen-

1. Sudden high fever lasting 2 to 7 days.

2. Severe headache.

3. Pain behind the eyes.

4. Along with the fever, red rash appears all over the body.

5. Severe pain in whole body as well as back pain.

6. Nausea or vomiting.

7. A rash or red bumps on the skin.

In case of dengue fever with bleeding:

1. Bleeding from nose, mouth or vomiting with high fever within 2 to 48 hours.

2. Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen along with fever.

If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately.

On the other hand

Wait at home for the first 3 days of fever. On the other hand, sponge the whole body with water every now and then. This will reduce the level of fever. Drink enough water and rest. After that, if the fever does not decrease or if it continues to increase after some time, consult a doctor immediately.

Things to do to prevent Dengue:

1. Try to keep the surroundings of the house as clean as possible.

2. If there are flower tubs or broken plastic bottles, can shells, tires or polythene inside the house, clean them quickly and drain the accumulated water from the flower tubs.

3. Spray or fog at least 3 times a week to kill mosquitoes.

4. You can keep mosquito repellent cream with you while going out.

5. After evening, younger and older members of the household should use mosquito nets.

6. Clean up any accumulated rain water, as this is the time when Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs.

7. On the other hand, you can use mats along with mosquito nets to avoid mosquito infestation.

8. Since Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day, it is important to avoid sleeping with mosquito nets while sleeping during the day. Source: https://dmpnews.org