Corsil-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.50 (3 x 10: ৳ 345.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 115.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Dbl pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Corsil dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment of osteomalacia
  • Treatment of tetany
  • Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
  • Treatment of disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate calcium intake in childhood diet
  • Supplement for rickets
  • Supplement during pregnancy and lactation
  • Supplement for elderly patients
  • Treatment of 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 is vital for bodily functions
  • Useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation
  • Coral Calcium sourced for better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 maintains Calcium balance

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
  • Better absorption on a full stomach
  • Effervescent tablet can be dissolved in water and taken orally

Interaction

  • Monitor serum calcium levels with thiazide diuretics
  • Avoid concomitant use with corticosteroids
  • Avoid ion exchange resins and laxatives
  • Administer tetracycline separately from calcium
  • Monitor patients on cardiac glycosides
  • Administer Corsil-D before bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution with dosing during pregnancy
  • Avoid overdoses to prevent hypercalcaemia
  • Considerations for breastfeeding
  • Avoid high doses of vitamin D in pregnant women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
  • Monitor renal function in elderly patients
  • Monitor in patients with high calculus formation tendency
  • Use Vitamin D with caution in renal impairment
  • Monitor for soft tissue calcification
  • Caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency
  • Caution in sarcoidosis patients
  • Caution in immobilized osteoporosis patients
  • Consideration for other drug interactions

Overdose Effects

  • Potential for hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms may include anorexia, nausea, muscle weakness
  • Treatment involves discontinuing calcium and other related medications
  • Monitoring for renal function and electrolyte balance

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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