Calcor-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Calcor d 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment & prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment & prevention of osteomalacia
  • Treatment & prevention of tetany
  • Treatment & prevention of hypoparathyroidism
  • Treatment & prevention of disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Treatment for rickets
  • Supplement during pregnancy & 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 Calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and aids in Calcium absorption
  • Vitamin D stimulates bone formation and has synergistic effects with Calcium
  • Coral Calcium has a chemical structure similar to human bone and ensures better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 aids absorption of Calcium and helps maintain Calcium balance in the body

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by physician
  • Effervescent tablet: Dissolve in a glass of water and drink orally, stir before drinking

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • 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
  • Hypercalcaemia may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride
  • Oxalic acid and phytic acid may inhibit calcium absorption

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
  • 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 in pregnancy
  • No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
  • Vitamin D3 passes into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Monitor serum calcium levels in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Monitor effect on calcium and phosphate levels in patients with impaired renal function
  • Use vitamin D with caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Prescribe with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis or immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consider dose of vitamin D when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Monitor serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion frequently when taking additional doses of calcium or 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
  • High calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
  • Treatment involves discontinuing calcium and other implicated medications, rehydration, and monitoring serum electrolytes and renal function

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 Calcor-DX 600 mg Tablet

  • Calcor-DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency
  • Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Not suitable for individuals with high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergies to ingredients in Coralcal D

Best For

  • Treatment and prevention of bone-related conditions
  • Supplementing calcium and vitamin D intake
  • Supporting bone health during pregnancy & lactation
  • Preventing deficiencies in elderly patients
  • Managing osteoporosis and fractures
  • Aiding calcium absorption from GI tract

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