Coralbest-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment & prevention of Osteoporosis
- Treatment & prevention of Osteomalacia
- Treatment & prevention of Tetany
- Treatment & prevention of Hypoparathyroidism
- Treatment & prevention of Disorders of osteogenesis
- Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
- Supplement for rickets
- Supplement for pregnancy & lactation
- Supplement for elderly patients
- 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 & 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
- Calcium is vital for bodily functions
- Calcium is useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
- Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation
- Synergistic effects of Calcium and Vitamin D on bone growth
- Coral Calcium sourced for better absorption
- Vitamin D3 helps maintain Calcium balance in the body
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with water
- Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in water before drinking
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce vitamin D absorption
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with tetracycline absorption
- Hypercalcaemia increases toxicity of cardiac glycosides
- Combinations with bisphosphonates or sodium fluoride should be spaced apart
- Oxalic acid and phytic acid inhibit calcium absorption
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the components
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI irritation
- Constipation
- Hypercalcemia
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular heartbeats
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased appetite
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Skin rash from Vitamin D supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Recommended daily intake during pregnancy
- Avoid overdoses of calcium and vitamin D
- No evidence of teratogenicity in humans
- Caution in breastfeeding mothers
- Considerations for giving additional vitamin D to the child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitor serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
- Monitor renal function in elderly patients
- Consideration for patients with impaired renal function
- Avoid soft tissue calcification
- Caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency
- Close monitoring for sarcoidosis patients
- Increased risk of hypercalcaemia in immobilized patients
- Caution in prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
- Symptoms of hypercalcemia
- Treatment of hypercalcemia
- Monitoring serum electrolytes and renal function
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Coralbest-DX 600 mg Tablet
- Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment of rickets
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Improvement of bone health in the elderly
- People who should avoid taking the tablet
- Common side effects
- Dosage instructions
- Precautions for taking the tablet