Becoral D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Becoral D 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Supplement
- Vitamin & Mineral
Indications
- Treatment & prevention of Osteoporosis
- Osteomalacia
- Tetany
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Disorders of osteogenesis
- Supplement for 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 from GI tract and stimulates bone formation
- Clinical studies show synergistic effects of Calcium and vitamin D on bone growth, Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily
- Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally
- Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption
Interaction
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins such as cholestyramine or laxatives may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Oral irritation
- Constipation
- Hypercalcemia (rare)
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash from Vitamin D Supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
- Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided
Precautions & 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
- Prescribed with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis or immobilised patients with osteoporosis
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D
- Hypercalcaemia
- 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
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