Seacoral DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (30's pack: ৳ 360.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
Company | Jenphar bangladesh ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Treatment of disorders of osteogenesis
- Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in childhood diet
- Treatment of rickets
- Supplement during pregnancy and lactation
- Supplement for elderly patients
- Treatment for 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
Pharmacology
- Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital for bodily functions
- Clinical evidence suggests usefulness for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
- Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation
- Calcium sourced from coral origin for better absorption
- 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 physician
- Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally
- Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption
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 absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Hypercalcaemia may increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
- Concurrent use of bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride may require timed administration
- Oxalic acid and phytic acid may inhibit calcium absorption
- Avoid taking calcium products within two hours of eating foods high in oxalic acid and phytic acid
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritating to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcemia
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash reported with Vitamin D Supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Daily intake limit during pregnancy
- Avoid overdoses as it may relate to adverse effects on developing fetus
- No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
- Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitor serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
- Renal function should be monitored through measurement of serum creatinine
- Monitoring is important in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
- Use caution in patients with impairment of renal function
- Consider risk of soft tissue calcification
- Use caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
- Consider dose 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
- Hypercalcemia symptoms 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 below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet
- What is Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet?: Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 for preventing and treating deficiency
- Benefits of taking Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet:
- Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Improvement of bone health in the elderly
- Who should not take Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet?:
- High level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
- Kidney stones
- Sarcoidosis
- Allergic to ingredients in Coralcal D
- Side effects of Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet:
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- How should I take Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet?: Should be taken with food, dosage may vary, consult doctor
- Precautions for taking Seacoral DX 600 mg Tablet:
- Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
- Avoid if high levels of calcium or vitamin D in blood
- Avoid if kidney stones
- Avoid if allergic to any of the medicine's ingredients
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