Calcixen Max 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Everest pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Calcixen 500 mg tablet

Title

  • Calcixen Max 600 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health & Wellness

Description

  • Calcium and vitamin D3 combination tablet for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism, disorders of osteogenesis, inadequate calcium intake, pancreatitis, as a phosphate binder in chronic renal failure, and more.

Indications

  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of calcium in childhood diet
  • Rickets
  • Pregnancy & lactation
  • Pancreatitis
  • Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Composition

  • Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 200 IU
  • Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 400 IU
  • 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 for bodily functions
  • Vitamin D essential for healthy bones
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Coral Calcium with similar structure to human bone
  • Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium from GI tract
  • Synergistic effects on bone growth
  • Better absorption from coral source

Dosage&administration

  • Take once or twice daily with plenty of water
  • Full stomach ensures better absorption
  • Effervescent tablet to be dissolved in water and consumed orally
  • Stir the solution before drinking for better absorption

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce Vitamin D absorption
  • Interference with tetracycline absorption
  • Potential for increased toxicity of cardiac glycosides
  • Timing of administration with bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride
  • Inhibition of calcium absorption by oxalic acid and phytic acid rich foods

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to components
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Rarely produced hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased appetite
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash from Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy&lactation

  • Maximum daily intake during pregnancy
  • Reproductive toxicity in animal studies with high dose of vitamin D
  • Avoid overdoses to prevent adverse effects on developing fetus
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Vitamin D3 passes into breast milk
  • Consideration when giving additional vitamin D to the child

Precautions&warnings

  • Monitoring of serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
  • Renal function monitoring
  • Importance of monitoring in elderly patients
  • Caution with impairment of renal function
  • Considerations in patients with severe renal insufficiency
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Close medical supervision for additional doses of calcium or vitamin D

Overdose effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D
  • Hypercalcemia symptoms
  • Renal damage and soft tissue calcification from persistently high calcium levels
  • Treatment involves discontinuation of treatment
  • Monitoring of serum electrolytes, renal function, and diuresis
  • Isolated or combined treatment with specific medications
  • Follow-up with ECG and CVP in severe cases

Therapeutic class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage conditions

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

Commonly asked questions

  • Use in prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency
  • Benefits including prevention of osteoporosis, rickets, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
  • Contraindications including high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, and allergies to ingredients
  • Common side effects such as constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
  • Guidelines for intake and precautions for specific patient groups

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