Calboral-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 330.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Calboral dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Prevention of Osteomalacia
  • Treatment of Tetany
  • Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for rickets
  • Supplement for pregnancy
  • Supplement for lactation
  • Supplement for elderly patients
  • Supplement for pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • Each tablet contains 1250 mg Calcium Carbonate equivalent to 500 mg elemental Calcium & 200 IU Vitamin D
  • Each DX tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Vitamin D
  • Each effervescent tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Vitamin D3

Pharmacology

  • Adequate Calcium is vital for bodily functions
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation

Dosage & Administration

  • Take one tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce vitamin D absorption
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with tetracycline absorption
  • Hypercalcemia may increase cardiac glycoside toxicity
  • Concurrent use with bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride affects gastrointestinal absorption

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Severe renal insufficiency
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash with Vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoid overdosing in pregnancy
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Consider vitamin D passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Caution in elderly patients, and those on cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Consider soft tissue calcification risk in renal impairment
  • Monitor calcium and phosphate levels in patients with impaired renal function or sarcoidosis
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Anorexia
  • Thirst
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Polydipsia
  • Polyuria
  • Bone pain
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Renal damage
  • Soft tissue calcification

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children

Common Questions about Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet

  • What is Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet?: Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 for preventing and treating deficiency
  • Benefits of taking Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet:
    • Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
    • Prevention of osteoporosis
    • Treatment of rickets
    • Treatment of osteomalacia
    • Improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Who should not take the Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet?:
    • People with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
    • Kidney stones
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Allergic to ingredients in Coralcal D
  • Side effects of Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet:
    • Constipation
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Drowsiness
    • Dry mouth
  • How should I take Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet?: Take with food, usual dose is one tablet per day
  • Precautions for taking Calboral-D 500 mg Tablet:
    • Avoid in pregnancy or breastfeeding
    • Avoid if having high levels of calcium or vitamin D in blood or kidney stones
    • Caution if allergic to any ingredients

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