GoCal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (60's pack: ৳ 600.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
Company | Arges life science limited |
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment and prevention of osteomalacia
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
- Supplement for rickets
- Supplement for pregnancy and lactation
- Pancreatitis treatment
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
Composition
- Each tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D USP 200 IU
- Each DX tablet contains Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and 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 in the blood is vital for various bodily functions
- Clinical evidence supports Calcium's usefulness in the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
- Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract
- Vitamin D stimulates bone formation
- Synergistic effects of Calcium and vitamin D on bone growth, Osteoporosis prevention, and fracture prevention
- Coral Calcium sourced from coral origin has better absorption due to its chemical structure
- Vitamin D3 aids in Calcium absorption and maintaining Calcium balance in the body
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
- Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water to drink orally, preferably on a full stomach for better absorption
Interaction
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium and require regular serum calcium monitoring
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption, may require increased calcium tablet dose
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins or laxatives may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
- Concomitant use of bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride requires administartion at least three hours before the intake of calcium tablet
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Concomitant digoxin therapy requiring careful monitoring of serum Calcium level
Side Effects
- Irritation to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Hypercalcemia with large doses in chronic renal failure patients
- 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 during pregnancy
- Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity with high dose of vitamin D
- Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided in pregnant women
- No indications of teratogenicity with therapeutic doses of vitamin D in humans
- Calcium and vitamin D3 can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with consideration of vitamin D passing into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Long-term treatment requires monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function, especially in elderly patients, patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics, and patients with a tendency to calculus formation
- Caution in patients with impaired renal function, and monitoring of calcium and phosphate levels and risk of soft tissue calcification
- Caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency, use of other forms of vitamin D
- Prescribed with caution in patients suffering from sarcoidosis, with monitoring of serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion
- Caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis due to the increased risk of hypercalcaemia
- Consideration of the dose of vitamin D when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D, additional doses under close medical supervision
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
- Symptoms of hypercalcaemia may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmias
- Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
- Discontinuation of treatment with calcium and other concomitant drugs
- Rehydration and isolated or combined treatment with loop diuretics, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, and corticosteroids
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral and 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 GoCal-D 500 mg Tablet
- GoCal-D 500 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
- Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis prevention, treatment of rickets, treatment of osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
- Contraindications include high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, and being allergic to ingredients in Coralcal D
- Common side effects are constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
- Tablet should be taken with food, and the dosage may vary depending on individual needs
- Precautions include not taking the tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with high levels of calcium or vitamin D, and presence of kidney stones or allergy to any of the ingredients
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