Ostocare DX 600 mg+400 IU (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

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

Calcium Carbonate USP 1250 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D USP 200 IU
Calcium Carbonate USP 1500 mg (Coral source) equivalent to 600 mg of elemental Calcium and Vitamin D USP 400 IU
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

Adequate Calcium is vital for bodily functions
Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption from GI tract and stimulates bone formation
Calcium and Vitamin D has synergistic effects on bone growth and in Osteoporosis and fracture prevention
Coral Calcium has a chemical structure similar to human bone, ensuring better absorption
Vitamin D3 aids in absorption of Calcium and helps to maintain Calcium balance in the body

One tablet once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician
Dissolve 1 effervescent tablet in a glass of water to drink orally. Stir the solution with spoon before drinking

Thiazide diuretics reduce urinary excretion of Calcium
Systemic corticosteroids reduce Calcium absorption
Simultaneous treatment with ion exchange resins and laxatives may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of Vitamin D
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

Orally administered Calcium Carbonate may be irritating to the GI tract
May cause constipation
Hypercalcemia rarely produced but may occur in large doses 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

Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg Calcium and 600 IU Cholecalciferol (15 mcg vitamin D)
Overdoses should be avoided as permanent hypercalcaemia has been related to 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

Serum calcium levels should be followed during long-term treatment
Renal function should be monitored through measurement of serum creatinine
Vitamin D should be used with caution in patients with impairment of renal function
Risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account
Use with caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis

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, cardiac arrhythmias
Treatment options include discontinuation of calcium and other relevant medications, rehydration, monitoring serum electrolytes and renal function

Ostocare DX 600 mg Tablet is a combination of calcium carbonate and vitamin D3
Benefits include prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, and improvement of bone health in the elderly
Contraindications include high level of calcium or vitamin D in the blood, kidney stones, sarcoidosis, and allergies to ingredients in Coralcal D
Common side effects are constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness, and dry mouth
Should be taken with food, and dosage may vary depending on individual needs