CoralCal Vita 600 mg+400 IU (Effervescent Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.00 (1 x 16: ৳ 272.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 272.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Coral calcium vitamin d3 |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment and prevention of osteomalacia
- Treatment of tetany
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Supplement for inadequate calcium intake in childhood diet
- Supplement for rickets
- Supplement for pregnancy and lactation
- Supplement for elderly patients
- Used in pancreatitis
- 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 useful for 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
- Calcium and vitamin D have synergistic effects on bone growth and in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
- Taking with a full stomach ensures better absorption
- Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water and taken orally
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics reduce the urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce vitamin D absorption
- 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
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the components
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritating to the GI tract
- Constipation
- Rarely causes hypercalcemia
- 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
- Overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided in pregnant women
- No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
Precautions & Warnings
- Serum calcium levels should be monitored during long-term treatment
- Renal function should be monitored, especially in elderly patients and those with high tendency to calculus formation
- Vitamin D should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function
- Calcium & Vitamin D3 tablet should be prescribed with caution to patients suffering from sarcoidosis
- Consideration of dose for immobilized patients with osteoporosis
Overdose Effects
- Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
- Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances
- Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature of below 30°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions
- 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
- Precautions for specific conditions