Carol-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Cosmic pharma ltd

Title

  • Carol-D 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health
  • Vitamins and Supplements

Description

  • Carol-D 500 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3. It is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

Indications

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement in case of inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Rickets
  • Pregnancy & lactation
  • 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
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and stimulates bone formation
  • Coral Calcium has a structure similar to human bone, ensuring better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract and helps maintain Calcium balance in the body

Dosage and administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
  • Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption
  • Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water and taken orally
  • Stir the solution with a spoon before drinking for better absorption

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D

Contraindications

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

Side effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia with chronic renal failure
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash from Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided in pregnant women to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk, caution advised when giving additional vitamin D to the child

Precautions and warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Caution in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Use with caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Monitor effect on calcium and phosphate levels, risk of soft tissue calcification, and serum calcium levels in patients with severe renal insufficiency or sarcoidosis
  • Consider dose adjustment when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

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, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias, coma, and death
  • Treatment includes discontinuing calcium and other implicated drugs, rehydration, and monitoring electrolytes, renal function, and diuresis

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

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