Natcal DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Jenphar bangladesh ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Prevention of Osteomalacia
  • Treatment of Tetany
  • Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Treatment of Rickets
  • Supplement during pregnancy and lactation
  • Supplement for elderly patients

Composition

  • Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 200 IU
  • 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

Pharmacology

  • Adequate Calcium for bodily functions
  • Useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D essential for healthy bones and aids in Calcium absorption
  • Coral Calcium has a chemical structure similar to human bone
  • Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium from GI tract

Dosage & Administration

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia with large doses
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Maximum daily intake during pregnancy and lactation
  • Reproductive toxicity with high dose of vitamin D in animals
  • Not teratogenic in humans at therapeutic doses
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Risk of soft tissue calcification
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consideration in prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
  • Symptoms of hypercalcemia
  • Treatment in cases of hypercalcemia

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 Natcal DX 600 mg Tablet

  • Natcal DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3
  • Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, prevention of osteoporosis, treatment of rickets, treatment of osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • People with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergic to ingredients in Coralcal D shouldn’t take Natcal DX 600 mg Tablet
  • Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Natcal DX 600 mg Tablet should be taken with food, dosage may vary depending on individual needs, precautions include not taking the tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and for individuals with 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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