Corsil-DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Dbl pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Corsil d 500 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of Osteoporosis
  • Prevention of Osteomalacia
  • Management of Tetany
  • Treatment of Hypoparathyroidism
  • Supplement for inadequate Calcium intake in childhood diet
  • Treatment of Rickets
  • Supplement in pregnancy and lactation
  • Treatment of 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

  • Clinical evidence suggesting usefulness for Osteoporosis and associated fractures
  • Vitamin D essential for healthy bones and aids Calcium absorption
  • Stimulates bone formation
  • Synergistic effects of Calcium and vitamin D on bone growth
  • Coral Calcium with similar structure to human bone for better absorption

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
  • Dissolving 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water for oral consumption

Interaction

  • Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of calcium
  • Systemic corticosteroids reduce calcium absorption
  • Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins 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 component
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia with large doses
  • Allergic reactions
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake limit during pregnancy
  • Reproductive toxicity shown in animal studies with high dose of vitamin D
  • Avoiding overdoses to prevent adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indications of teratogenicity in humans
  • Calcium and vitamin D3 passage into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitoring of serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Serum calcium level monitoring in elderly patients
  • Caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Risk of soft tissue calcification should be considered
  • Caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consideration of vitamin D dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia
  • Symptoms including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation
  • Muscle weakness, fatigue, mental disturbances
  • Polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain
  • Renal damage and soft tissue calcification with persistently high calcium levels

Therapeutic Class

  • Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at temperature below 30°C
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Common Questions about Corsil-DX 600 mg Tablet

  • What is Corsil-DX 600 mg Tablet?: Combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 for preventing and treating deficiency
  • Benefits:
    • 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
  • Who should not take the Tablet?:
    • People with high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood
    • Those with kidney stones or sarcoidosis
    • Those allergic to the preparation's ingredients
  • Side Effects:
    • Constipation
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Drowsiness
    • Dry mouth
  • How should I take the Tablet?: Should be taken with food as per doctor's directions
  • Precautions:
    • Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding
    • Avoid with high levels of calcium or vitamin D in the blood

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