Boncoral-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 | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment & prevention of osteoporosis
- Treatment & prevention of osteomalacia
- Treatment & prevention of tetany
- Treatment & prevention of hypoparathyroidism
- Supplement for inadequate calcium intake in childhood diet
- Treatment & prevention of disorders of osteogenesis
- Supplement for rickets
- Supplement during pregnancy & 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
- Vital for a wide variety of bodily functions
- Useful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
- Essential for healthy bones
- Aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract
- Stimulates bone formation
- Has synergistic effects on bone growth
- Sourced from coral origin for better absorption
- Aids in maintaining 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 with a 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
- May interfere with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- May increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
- Should be administered at least three hours before intake of bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride
- Oxalic acid and phytic acid may inhibit calcium absorption
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Hypersensitivity to the component of this preparation
- Severe renal insufficiencies
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- Irritating to the GI tract
- May cause constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcemia
- May cause allergic reactions
- May lead to irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
- Skin rash following administration of Vitamin D Supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
- Overdoses should be avoided during pregnancy as permanent hypercalcemia may have adverse effects on the developing foetus
- No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans
- Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Serum calcium levels and renal function should be monitored during long-term treatment
- Especially important in elderly patients and those with a high tendency to calculus formation
- Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
- Risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account
- Treatment should be discontinued in case of hypercalcemia or impaired renal function
- Should be used with caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis
- Dose should be considered when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
Overdose Effects
- Can lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
- Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, cardiac arrhythmias, coma, and death
- Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
- Treatment includes discontinuation of calcium and other relevant medications, stomach emptying, rehydration, monitoring of serum electrolytes and renal function
Therapeutic Class
- Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at temperature below 30°C
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Common Questions about Boncoral-DX 600 mg Tablet
- Used for 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
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