CoralTab 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)

Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company	Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Coraltab dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

Treatment & prevention of osteoporosis
Treatment & prevention of osteomalacia
Treatment & prevention of tetany
Treatment & prevention of hypoparathyroidism
Supplement in case of inadequate calcium intake in childhood diet
Supplement for rickets
Supplement for pregnancy & lactation
Supplement for elderly patients
Treatment for pancreatitis
Phosphate binder for chronic renal failure

Composition

Each tablet contains 1250 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source)
Each tablet contains 500 mg elemental Calcium & 200 IU Vitamin D
Each DX tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source)
Each DX tablet contains 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Vitamin D
Each effervescent tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source)
Each effervescent tablet contains 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Pharmacology

Calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and stimulates bone formation
Calcium and vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth and in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Coral Calcium has a chemical structure similar to human bone for better absorption
Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium from GI tract and helps maintain Calcium balance in the body

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 a 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 gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
Calcium carbonate may interfere with absorption of tetracycline preparations
Hypercalcemia may increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D

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
Rarely produced hypercalcemia
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
Avoid overdoses as permanent hypercalcemia may have adverse effects on the developing fetus
No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function
Extra caution needed in elderly patients and those with high tendency to calculus formation
Caution in patients with impairment of renal function and risk of soft tissue calcification
Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
Close medical supervision needed for additional doses of calcium or vitamin D

Overdose Effects

Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
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
Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification

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

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