Coralcin-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Coralcin d 500 mg tablet

Title

Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Mineral & Vitamin

Description

A combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency, and for the prevention of osteoporosis, treatment of rickets, osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly.

Indications

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for pregnancy & lactation
  • Used in pancreatitis and 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

Describes the vital role of calcium for bodily functions, the importance of Vitamin D for healthy bones, and the synergistic effects of calcium and vitamin D on bone growth and osteoporosis prevention.

Dosage and administration

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by a physician. Effervescent tablets should be dissolved in water and taken orally.

Interaction

  • Interactions with thiazide diuretics, systemic corticosteroids, ion exchange resins, laxatives, tetracycline preparations, bisphosphonate, sodium fluoride, oxalic acid, and phytic acid.
  • Need for monitoring serum calcium levels during concomitant use

Contraindications

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

Side effects

  • GI irritation
  • Constipation
  • Rarely hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash from Vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy and lactation

Recommendation to avoid overdoses of calcium and vitamin D during pregnancy due to potential adverse effects on the developing fetus. Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk.

Precautions and warnings

  • Monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Caution in elderly patients and those with high tendency to calculus formation
  • Monitoring of soft tissue calcification risk in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Caution in sarcoidosis patients
  • Consideration of vitamin D dose when prescribing other vitamin D-containing drugs

Overdose effects

Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia symptoms, treatment recommendations for hypercalcemia

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

    • Question: What is Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: A combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency, important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.
    • Question: What are the benefits of taking Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer:
      • 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
    • Question: Who should not take the Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer:
      • People with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
      • Kidney stones
      • Sarcoidosis
      • Allergic to ingredients in Coralcal D
    • Question: What are the side effects of Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer:
      • Constipation
      • Nausea
      • Vomiting
      • Diarrhea
      • Headache
      • Drowsiness
      • Dry mouth
    • Question: How should I take Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer: Should be taken with food, usual dose is one tablet per day, dosage may vary depending on individual needs.
    • Question: What are the precautions for taking Coralcin-DX 600 mg Tablet?
    • Answer:
      • Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
      • High levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
      • Kidney stones
      • Allergic to any of the medicine’s ingredients

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