Seacoral DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (30's pack: ৳ 360.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Jenphar bangladesh ltd
Also available as
Seacoral d 500 mg tablet

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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