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 |
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