MarinCal-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (4 x 10: ৳ 640.00)
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Medicine Details

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

Title

  • MarinCal-DX 600 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Supplement
  • Vitamin
  • Mineral

Description

  • Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplement for the prevention and treatment of Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism, disorders of osteogenesis, and other related conditions.

Indications

  • Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for rickets, pregnancy, lactation, and elderly patients
  • Indicated for pancreatitis and as a phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • Each tablet contains 1250 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg elemental Calcium & 200 IU Vitamin D
  • Each DX tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Vitamin D
  • Each effervescent tablet contains 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg elemental Calcium & 400 IU Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol

Pharmacology

  • Calcium is vital for a variety of bodily functions and is useful for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and stimulates bone formation
  • Coral Calcium has a composition similar to human bone for better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 helps to maintain Calcium balance in the body

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water, preferably taken with food for better absorption
  • Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in water and taken orally, preferably with food for better absorption

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Concomitant use with ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce Vitamin D absorption
  • Interference with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Possible increase in toxicity of cardiac glycosides
  • Need to administer separate from bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride intake
  • Inhibition of calcium absorption by oxalic acid and phytic acid from certain foods

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the components
  • Severe renal insufficiency
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • Irritation to the GI tract
  • Constipation
  • Rarely hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash (from Vitamin D supplements)

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use should not exceed specific calcium and vitamin D doses during pregnancy
  • High doses of vitamin D can have reproductive toxicity
  • Overdoses should be avoided to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indication of teratogenicity in humans
  • Use during breastfeeding and caution of passage of calcium and vitamin D into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Renal function monitoring in elderly patients, especially with concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function and risk of soft tissue calcification
  • Special consideration in severe renal insufficiency and sarcoidosis
  • Use with caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis, especially for hypercalcaemia risk
  • Consideration of vitamin D dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
  • Close medical supervision for additional calcium or vitamin D doses

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, and more severe conditions
  • Treatment includes discontinuation of calcium and other implicated treatments, rehydration, and monitoring of 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

Commonly Asked Questions

  • General information about the product, benefits, who should not take it, common side effects, recommended administration, and precautions

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