Coralex DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Coralex 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment & prevention of Osteoporosis
  • Treatment & prevention of Osteomalacia
  • Treatment & prevention of Tetany
  • Treatment & prevention of Hypoparathyroidism
  • Treatment & 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 for 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 for bodily functions
  • Vitamin D for healthy bones & Calcium absorption
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects on bone growth
  • Coral Calcium with similar structure to human bone
  • Better absorption of Coral Calcium
  • Vitamin D3 aids in absorption & Calcium balance

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins & laxatives may reduce vitamin D absorption
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with tetracycline absorption
  • Hypercalcaemia increases toxicity of cardiac glycosides
  • Bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride reduces calcium tablet absorption
  • Oxalic acid & phytic acid inhibits calcium absorption

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Orally administered Calcium may irritate GI tract
  • May cause constipation
  • Rarely produces hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash from Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake limits during pregnancy
  • Reproductive toxicity with high dose of vitamin D in animals
  • Avoid overdoses as it relates to adverse effects on the foetus
  • No indication of teratogenicity in humans
  • Vitamin D and Calcium pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
  • Renal function monitoring in elderly patients on concomitant treatment
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Consider soft tissue calcification risk
  • Use caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency or sarcoidosis
  • Caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis
  • Consider dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Additional doses under close medical supervision

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias
  • May lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
  • Discontinue calcium treatment and other drugs, stomach emptying, rehydration, serum electrolytes monitoring

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

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

Common Questions about Coralex DX 600 mg Tablet

  • Coralex DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3
  • Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Contraindications include high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, and allergies to the ingredients
  • Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Take with food and adhere to precautions if pregnant or breastfeeding

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