Calcixen 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 390.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Everest pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Osteoporosis
- Prevention of Osteomalacia
- Treatment of Tetany
- Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
- Prevention of Disorders of Osteogenesis
- Supplement for Calcium intake in childhood diet
- Supplement for Calcium intake during pregnancy
- Supplement for Calcium intake during lactation
- Supplement for Calcium intake in elderly patients
- Supplement for Calcium intake in case of rickets
- Treatment for pancreatitis
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Composition
- Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source)
- Each tablet contains Vitamin D USP 200 IU
- Each DX tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source)
- Each DX tablet contains Vitamin D USP 400 IU
- Each effervescent tablet contains Coral Calcium 1500 mg
- Each effervescent tablet contains Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP
Pharmacology
- Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital for bodily functions
- Clinical evidence supports the use of Calcium for Osteoporosis prevention
- Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation
- Coral Calcium has similar chemical structure to human bone for better absorption
- Vitamin D3 aids in maintaining Calcium balance in the body
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
- Taking on a full stomach ensures better absorption
- Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally
- Stir the solution with a spoon before drinking
Interaction
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins may reduce vitamin D absorption
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the components
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produced hypercalcemia with chronic renal failure
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash with Vitamin D supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
- Reproductive toxicity shown with high dose of vitamin D in animals
- Avoid overdoses to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus
- No indications of teratogenicity in humans at therapeutic doses
- Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Follow serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
- Monitor renal function through serum creatinine measurement
- Consider serum calcium levels in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
- Prescribe with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis
- Consider the dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
Overdose Effects
- Can lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
- Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, and more
- Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
Therapeutic Class
Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Calcixen 500 mg Tablet
- Used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Prevents osteoporosis, treats rickets and osteomalacia
- Improves bone health in the elderly
- People with high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones or allergic to the ingredients should not take it
- Common side effects include constipation, nausea, vomiting, and more
- Should be taken with food and dosage may vary based on individual needs