Corcal D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Corcal D 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Mineral and Vitamin Preparations
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
- Osteomalacia
- Tetany
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Disorders of osteogenesis
SupplementIndications
- Inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
- Rickets
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Elderly patients
- 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
ModeOfAction
- Adequate Calcium is vital for bodily functions
- Vitamin D helps in Calcium absorption from the GI tract and stimulates bone formation
- Coral Calcium ensures better absorption
- Vitamin D3 aids in maintaining Calcium balance in the body
DosageAdministration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by physician
- Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally
- Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium, requiring regular serum calcium monitoring
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins may reduce 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 components
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy requiring careful monitoring of serum Calcium levels
SideEffects
- Irritating to GI tract
- Constipation
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash reported after Vitamin D supplements
PregnancyLactation
- Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
- High doses of vitamin D should be avoided in pregnant women
- No indications of teratogenicity in humans
- Elemental Calcium & Vitamin D3 tablet can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding
- Vitamin D3 passes into breast milk
PrecautionsWarnings
- Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function
- Caution in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
- Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
- Monitor serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion frequently in cases requiring additional doses of calcium or vitamin D
OverdoseEffects
- Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
- Symptoms include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis
- Treatment involves discontinuation of calcium and other medications, rehydration, and monitoring of serum electrolytes and renal function
TherapeuticClass
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
StorageConditions
- Store at temperature below 30°C, protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
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