Cocavit D 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 | Maks drug limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cocavit D 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
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
- Supplement for 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
- Calcium is useful for the prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
- Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption from the GI tract and stimulates bone formation
- Coral Calcium has a structure similar to human bone, ensuring better absorption
- Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of Calcium from GI tract and helps maintain Calcium balance in the body
Dosage & Administration
- One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
- Effervescent tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water and taken orally, preferably with food
Interaction
- Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
- Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
- Ion exchange resins such as cholestyramine or laxatives may reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin D
- Calcium carbonate may interfere with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
- Hypercalcaemia may increase the toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
- Bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride should be taken at least three hours before Cocavit D to avoid reduced gastrointestinal absorption
- Oxalic acid (found in spinach and rhubarb) and phytic acid (found in whole cereals) 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
- Oral administration of Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract
- May cause constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcemia when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure
- Allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
- Skin rash reported following administration of Vitamin D Supplements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol during pregnancy
- Overdoses should be avoided to prevent permanent hypercalcaemia
- Vitamin D3 passes into breast milk and should be considered when giving additional vitamin D to the child
Precautions & Warnings
- Serum calcium levels and renal function should be monitored during long-term treatment
- Caution in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
- Caution in patients with a high tendency to calculus formation
- Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
- Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
- Caution when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D
- Frequent monitoring of serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion in cases of additional calcium or vitamin D intake
Overdose Effects
- Can lead to hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia
- Symptoms may include anorexia, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, and in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmias
- Persistently high calcium levels may lead to irreversible renal damage and soft tissue calcification
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
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