Fossical-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 510.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 170.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Aristopharma ltd
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Indications

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

Composition

  • Tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source)
  • Tablet contains Vitamin D USP 200 IU
  • DX Tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source)
  • DX Tablet contains Vitamin D USP 400 IU
  • Effervescent tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source)
  • Effervescent tablet contains Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP

Pharmacology

  • Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital for bodily functions
  • Clinical evidence suggests usefulness for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D essential for healthy bones & aids in Calcium absorption
  • Vitamin D stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects on bone growth and in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
  • Coral Calcium sourced for better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium from GI tract

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally
  • Taking with full stomach ensures better absorption

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 absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Hypercalcaemia may increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides
  • Bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride intake should be separate from Calcium tablet intake
  • Oxalic acid and phytic acid may inhibit calcium absorption

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • Irritation to the GI tract
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Maximum daily intake during pregnancy
  • Avoid overdoses as related to adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels
  • Renal function should be monitored through measurement of serum creatinine
  • Monitoring is important in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • High tendency to calculus formation requires close monitoring
  • Risk of soft tissue calcification
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion must be monitored
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms including anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions about Fossical-DX 600 mg Tablet

  • Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3
  • Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
  • Prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of rickets
  • Improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • People with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood shouldn’t take

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