Seacoral D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Jenphar bangladesh ltd
Also available as
Seacoral 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
  • Treatment and prevention of Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for rickets
  • Supplement for pregnancy and lactation
  • Supplement for elderly patients
  • Used in pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • Type of tablet: Regular, DX, effervescent
  • Contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg or 1500 mg (Coral source)
  • Equivalent to 500 mg or 600 mg of elemental Calcium
  • Contains Vitamin D USP 200 IU or 400 IU

Pharmacology

  • Vital for various bodily functions
  • Useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
  • Vitamin D essential for healthy bones and aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects on bone growth with Calcium
  • Chemical structure similar to human bone
  • Better absorption due to coral origin
  • Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of Calcium and helps maintain Calcium balance

Dosage & Administration

  • Dose: one tablet once or twice daily
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally

Interaction

  • Interaction with thiazide diuretics affecting urinary excretion of calcium
  • Interaction with systemic corticosteroids reducing calcium absorption
  • Interaction with ion exchange resins and laxatives affecting gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
  • Interference with tetracycline preparations absorption
  • Hypercalcaemia risk with concomitant use of cardiac glycosides

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Oral irritation
  • Constipation
  • Rarely produced hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash from Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Maximum daily intake during pregnancy: 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol (15 mcg vitamin D)
  • Avoid overdoses as it may be related to adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Use during breast-feeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function
  • Monitoring is important in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics, and in patients with a high tendency to calculus formation
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Caution in patients suffering from sarcoidosis
  • Caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis
  • Caution in prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Can lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias, coma, and death
  • Treatment involves discontinuation of calcium, thiazide diuretics, lithium, vitamin A, and cardiac glycosides, rehydration, and monitoring serum electrolytes and renal function

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral and vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at temperature below 30°C
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions about Seacoral D 500 mg Tablet

  • Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3
  • Used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improve bone health in the elderly
  • Not recommended for individuals with high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergies to the ingredients
  • Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Should be taken with food

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