Coralvit-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company The white horse pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment & prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment & prevention of osteomalacia
  • Treatment & prevention of tetany
  • Treatment & prevention of hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in pregnancy & lactation
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in elderly patients
  • Treatment & prevention of disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in case of rickets
  • Prevention of 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
  • 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

  • Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital for a wide variety of bodily functions
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract
  • Vitamin D stimulates bone formation and has synergistic effects on bone growth

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
  • One effervescent tablet dissolved in a glass of water to drink orally

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins or laxatives may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract
  • May cause constipation, allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth and drowsiness
  • Occasional skin rash reported following administration of Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided during pregnancy
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass 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 impaired renal function
  • Patients with severe renal insufficiency may require other forms of vitamin D
  • Patients with immobilization may be at increased risk of hypercalcemia
  • Dose of vitamin D should be considered when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Additional doses of calcium or vitamin D should be taken under close medical supervision

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain
  • 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 of below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions about Coralvit-D 500 mg Tablet

  • Used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency
  • Prevent osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improve bone health in the elderly
  • Avoid in high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, and allergies to ingredients

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