CoralMax-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Orion pharma ltd
Also available as
Coralmax d 500 mg tablet

Product Title

  • CoralMax-DX 600 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Description

  • Prevents and treats osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism, disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet, rickets, pregnancy, lactation, and elderly patients
  • Treats pancreatitis and serves as a 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

  • Calcium is vital for bodily functions; useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract and stimulates bone formation
  • Coral Calcium sourced from coral origin with a similar chemical structure to human bone; ensures better absorption

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally; ensure better absorption by taking with food

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium; monitor serum calcium levels
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption; consider increasing calcium tablet dose
  • Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins may reduce vitamin D absorption; space intake with calcium tablet
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations; administer tetracycline at least two hours before or four to six hours after calcium intake
  • Hypercalcaemia may increase cardiac glycoside toxicity; monitor ECG and serum calcium levels
  • Administer CoralMax-DX at least three hours before bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride intake to avoid reduced gastrointestinal absorption
  • Avoid taking calcium products within two hours of high oxalic acid and phytic acid foods

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy; requires careful monitoring of serum Calcium level

Side Effects

  • Irritating to the GI tract; may cause constipation
  • Rarely produces hypercalcemia, allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
  • Skin rash reported following vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • High dose of vitamin D shown to have reproductive toxicity in animals
  • Avoid overdoses as it can lead to adverse effects on the developing foetus
  • No indications that therapeutic doses of vitamin D are teratogenic in humans
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Consider special monitoring for elderly patients, patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics, and patients with high tendency to calculus formation
  • Use vitamin D with caution in patients with impaired renal function; monitor calcium and phosphate levels
  • Consider alternative vitamin D forms for patients with severe renal insufficiency
  • Prescribe with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis; monitor calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion
  • Use with caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis due to increased risk of hypercalcemia
  • Consider dose adjustment when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Take additional doses under close medical supervision; monitor serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion frequently

Overdose Effects

  • Can lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
  • Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, mental disturbances
  • Treatment involves discontinuing calcium and other relevant medications, rehydration, and monitoring serum electrolytes and renal function

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protect from light & moisture, keep out of reach of children

Common Questions

  • CoralMax-DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3; used for prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Calcium is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.
  • Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Avoid if have high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergic to ingredients
  • Common side effects are constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Should be taken with food; usual dose is one tablet per day; dosage may vary depending on individual needs; consult doctor for best dosage
  • Precautions include avoiding if pregnant, breastfeeding, have high levels of calcium or vitamin D, kidney stones, or allergic to any ingredients

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