Calreef-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 550.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company	Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Calreef dx 600 mg tablet

Indications

Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis
Treatment and prevention of osteomalacia
Treatment and prevention of tetany
Treatment and prevention of hypoparathyroidism
Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in pregnancy and lactation
Supplement for inadequate intake of Calcium in elderly patients
Treatment for pancreatitis
Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure

Categories

Mineral & vitamin combined preparation
Calcium and Vitamin D supplement

Composition

1250 mg Calcium Carbonate USP (Coral source)
500 mg elemental Calcium
200 IU Vitamin D USP
1500 mg Calcium Carbonate USP (Coral source)
600 mg elemental Calcium
400 IU Vitamin D USP
1500 mg Calcium Carbonate (Coral source) USP
600 mg elemental Calcium
400 IU Vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol USP

Pharmacology

Adequate Calcium for bodily functions
Usefulness in prevention of Osteoporosis and associated fractures
Essential role of Vitamin D in Calcium absorption
Stimulates bone formation
Synergistic effects on bone growth and Osteoporosis prevention
Coral Calcium structure similar to human bone composition
Better absorption due to Coral Calcium origin

DosageAdministration

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water
Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water and drink orally
Better absorption on full stomach

Interaction

Thiazide diuretics impact on urinary excretion of Calcium
Reduced calcium absorption with systemic corticosteroids
Interference with the absorption of concomitantly administered tetracycline preparations
Elevated risk of hypercalcaemia with simultaneous use of ion exchange resins and laxatives
Possible increase in toxicity of cardiac glycosides during hypercalcaemia
Need for time gap between calcium intake and concomitant bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride use
Inhibition of calcium absorption by oxalic acid and phytic acid in specific foods

Contraindications

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

SideEffects

GI tract irritation
Constipation
Rare hypercalcemia risk with chronic renal failure
Allergic reactions
Irregular heartbeats
Nausea
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Skin rash with Vitamin D Supplements

PregnancyLactation

Daily intake limits during pregnancy
Reproductive toxicity with high dose of vitamin D in animals
Avoidance of overdoses during pregnancy
No indications of teratogenicity in humans
Passage of Calcium and vitamin D3 into breast milk

PrecautionsWarnings

Monitoring of serum calcium levels during long-term treatment
Renal function monitoring in elderly patients and those with calculus formation tendency
Use caution in patients with impaired renal function and sarcoidosis
Increased risk of hypercalcaemia in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
Consideration of vitamin D dose in case of concomitant drugs containing vitamin D
Close medical supervision for additional calcium or vitamin D doses

OverdoseEffects

Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcaemia risk
Symptoms of hypercalcaemia
Renal damage and soft tissue calcification potential
Treatment involves discontinuation of calcium intake, rehydration, and specific medical monitoring and interventions

StorageConditions

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

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TherapeuticClass

Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

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