Coralex 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Coralex dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

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

Composition

  • Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 200 IU
  • Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 400 IU
  • Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP

Pharmacology

  • Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital for bodily functions
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption from GI tract and stimulates bone formation
  • Clinical studies show synergistic effects of Calcium and vitamin D on bone growth, Osteoporosis, and fracture prevention
  • Coral Calcium sourced from coral origin has similar chemical structure to human bone
  • Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium from GI tract and maintaining Calcium balance

Dosage & administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally. Stir the solution with a spoon before drinking

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Simultaneous treatment using ion exchange resins or laxatives may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Hypercalcaemia may increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
  • Patients should not take calcium products within two hours of eating foods high in oxalic acid and phytic acid

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
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash reported with Vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy & lactation

  • Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided during pregnancy
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans for Vitamin D at therapeutic doses
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk

Precautions & warnings

  • Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function
  • Caution in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Monitoring serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion in patients with sarcoidosis
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis due to increased risk of hypercalcaemia
  • Consideration of dose adjustment when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Additional doses of calcium or vitamin D should be taken under close medical supervision

Overdose effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D
  • Hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias, coma, and death
  • Treatment includes discontinuation of calcium and other implicated drugs, rehydration, and monitoring of electrolytes and renal function

Therapeutic class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage conditions

  • Store at temperature of below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common questions about coralex 500 mg tablet

  • Used for prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and to improve bone health in the elderly
  • Should not be taken by individuals with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergies to the ingredients
  • Side effects may include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Should be taken with food, and the dosage may vary based on individual needs
  • Precautions include not taking the tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if having high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, or allergies to any of the medicine’s ingredients

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