CoralTab-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 390.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- CoralTab-DX 600 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Supplement
- Vitamin
Description
- Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 combination tablet
Indications
- Osteoporosis
- Osteomalacia
- Tetany
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Disorders of osteogenesis
- Pancreatitis
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Composition
- Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 200 IU
Different Composition
- Each DX tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 400 IU
- Each effervescent tablet contains Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP
Mode of Action
- Aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract
- Stimulates bone formation
- Ensures better absorption
- Helps to maintain Calcium balance in the body
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
- Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption
- Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally
- Stir the solution with spoon before drinking
Interaction
- Thiazide diuretics reduce the urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
- Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
- Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
Side Effects
- Irritating to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash
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
- Vitamin D3 passes into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Serum calcium levels should be followed during long-term treatment
- Renal function should be monitored through measurement of serum creatinine
- Vitamin D should be used with caution in patients with impairment of renal function
- The risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account
- Elemental Calcium & Vitamin D3 tablet should be prescribed with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis
Overdose Effects
- May lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
- Symptoms of hypercalcaemia may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias
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
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