Oceancal-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company General pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Oceancal d 500 mg tablet

Product Title

Oceancal-DX 600 mg Tablet

Indications

  • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment and prevention of osteomalacia
  • Treatment and prevention of tetany
  • Treatment and prevention of hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in rickets
  • 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
  • Treatment of pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium
  • Each tablet contains Vitamin D USP 400 IU
  • Each effervescent tablet contains Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium
  • Each effervescent tablet contains Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP

Mode of Action

  • Adequate Calcium is vital for bodily functions
  • Clinical evidence suggests Calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects of Calcium and Vitamin D on bone growth

Dosage Administration

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician. Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption. Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally. Stir the solution with a spoon before drinking. Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption.

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Concomitant use of thiazide diuretics requires regular serum calcium monitoring
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Oral Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract
  • Constipation
  • Rarely, hypercalcemia may occur with large doses in chronic renal failure patients
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash following Vitamin D supplementation

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 that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk
  • Considerations when giving additional vitamin D to the child

Precautions Warnings

  • Serum calcium levels should be followed during long-term treatment
  • Renal function should be monitored in elderly patients
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consideration of vitamin D dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms of hypercalcaemia
  • Treatment of hypercalcaemia

Therapeutic Class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children

Commonly Asked Questions

  • What is Oceancal DX 600 mg Tablet: Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3. Prevents and treats calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
  • Benefits of taking Oceancal DX 600 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 Oceancal DX 600 mg Tablet:
    • High level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
    • Kidney stones
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Allergic to ingredients in Coralcal-D
  • Side effects of Oceancal DX 600 mg Tablet:
    • Constipation
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Drowsiness
    • Dry mouth
  • How should I take Oceancal DX 600 mg Tablet: Take with food, usual dose is one tablet per day
  • Precautions for taking Oceancal DX 600 mg Tablet:
    • Shouldn't take if pregnant or breastfeeding
    • High levels of calcium or vitamin D in blood
    • Kidney stones
    • Allergic to any of the medicine’s ingredients

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