Osto-Coral DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Desh pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Osto coral 500 mg tablet

Title

Osto-Coral DX 600 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Supplement
  • Healthcare

Description

Osto-Coral DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3. It is used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency. Calcium is important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.

Dosage instructions

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician. Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption. Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally. Stir the solution with spoon before drinking. Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption.

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.

Indications

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Pharmacology

Adequate Calcium in the blood is vital to a wide variety of bodily functions. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones as it aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract and stimulates bone formation.

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce the urinary excretion of calcium.
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption.
  • Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins such as cholestyramine or laxatives may reduce the 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 component of this preparation
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side effects

  • Irritating to the GI tract
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol (15 mcg vitamin D)
  • Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided during pregnancy
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk.

Precautions warnings

  • Serum calcium levels should be followed during long-term treatment
  • Renal function should be monitored through measurement of serum creatinine
  • Vitamin D should be used with caution in patients with impairment of renal function

Overdose effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Symptoms include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias

Therapeutic class

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage conditions

Store at temperature of below 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

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