Oscoral DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Novatek pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Oscoral d 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
  • Treatment and prevention of osteomalacia
  • Treatment and prevention of tetany
  • Treatment and prevention of hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in pregnancy and lactation
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in elderly patients
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • 1250 mg Calcium Carbonate USP (Coral source) per tablet
  • 500 mg elemental Calcium per tablet
  • 200 IU Vitamin D USP per tablet
  • 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate USP (Coral source) per DX tablet
  • 600 mg elemental Calcium per DX tablet
  • 400 IU Vitamin D USP per DX tablet
  • 1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP per effervescent tablet
  • 600 mg elemental Calcium per effervescent tablet
  • 400 IU Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol USP) per effervescent tablet

Pharmacology

  • Calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and stimulates bone formation
  • Coral Calcium has a chemical structure similar to human bone, ensuring better absorption
  • Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of Calcium from GI tract and helps to maintain Calcium balance in the body

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by physician
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally
  • Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins and 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

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Irritation to the GI tract
  • Constipation
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash with Vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake during pregnancy should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • Avoid overdoses to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Use during breastfeeding with consideration of vitamin D passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Monitor serum calcium levels in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Use vitamin D with caution in patients with impaired renal function
  • Consider risk of soft tissue calcification
  • Use with caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consider dose adjustments when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
  • Symptoms of hypercalcaemia include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias
  • Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification

Therapeutic Class

  • 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 Oscoral DX 600 mg Tablet

  • Used to prevent and treat calcium and vitamin D deficiency
  • Prevents osteoporosis and treats rickets and osteomalacia
  • Benefits include improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Not recommended for individuals with high levels of calcium or vitamin D, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or allergies to the ingredients

Usage Precautions

  • Shouldn't be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Avoid if allergic to any of the medicine’s ingredients
  • Avoid if having high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
  • Not recommended for individuals with kidney stones

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