D-Coral 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Goodman pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
D coral dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Treatment of Osteomalacia
  • Treatment of Tetany
  • Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Use during rickets, pregnancy, and lactation
  • Treatment of 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 per tablet
  • Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium & Vitamin D USP 400 IU per DX tablet
  • Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP 1500 mg equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D3 400 IU as Cholecalciferol USP per effervescent tablet

Pharmacology

  • Importance of Calcium in bodily functions
  • Clinical evidence for Calcium in prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Role of Vitamin D in healthy bones and Calcium absorption
  • Synergistic effects of Calcium and Vitamin D on bone growth and Osteoporosis prevention
  • Absorption benefits of Coral Calcium
  • Vitamin D3 aiding in absorption from GI tract and maintaining Calcium balance

Dosage & Administration

  • Take one tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
  • Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally
  • Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption

Interaction

  • Effect of thiazide diuretics on urinary excretion of calcium
  • Impact of systemic corticosteroids on calcium absorption
  • Interference of calcium carbonate with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Effects of hypercalcaemia on the toxicity of cardiac glycosides

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • GI tract irritation and constipation due to orally administered Calcium Carbonate
  • Rare occurrence of hypercalcemia
  • Allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
  • Skin rash reported following Vitamin D Supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake precautions during pregnancy
  • Reproductive toxicity in animal studies with high doses of Vitamin D
  • Avoiding overdoses of calcium and vitamin D during pregnancy
  • Considerations for calcium and vitamin D3 passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Serum calcium monitoring during long-term treatment
  • Renal function monitoring in elderly patients and those with a tendency to calculus formation
  • Caution in patients with impaired renal function and risk of soft tissue calcification
  • Considerations for patients with severe renal insufficiency and sarcoidosis
  • Increased risk of hypercalcaemia in immobilized patients with osteoporosis

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia risks
  • Symptoms of hypercalcaemia
  • Treatment of hypercalcaemia including discontinuation of treatments and various monitoring

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Protection from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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