Lifecal-D 500 mg+200 IU (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Coral calcium vitamin d3
Company Naafco pharma ltd

Title

  • Lifecal-D 500 mg Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Supplement
  • Vitamin & Mineral

Description

  • Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplement for the prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, tetany, hypoparathyroidism, and disorders of osteogenesis.

Indications

  • Treatment & prevention of Osteoporosis
  • Osteomalacia
  • Tetany
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Disorders of osteogenesis
  • Supplement in case of inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet
  • Rickets
  • Pregnancy & lactation
  • 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

Mode of Action

  • Adequate Calcium in blood is vital to bodily functions and helpful for prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis and fractures
  • Vitamin D aids in Calcium absorption and bone formation
  • Coral Calcium sourced from coral origin ensures better absorption

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 and drink orally, stirring the solution with a spoon before drinking

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
  • Calcium carbonate may interfere with absorption of tetracycline preparations
  • Hypercalcemia may increase toxicity of cardiac glycosides during treatment with calcium and vitamin D
  • Bisphosphonate or sodium fluoride used concomitantly may reduce gastrointestinal absorption of Lifecal-D

Contraindications

  • Hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
  • Hypersensitivity to the components
  • Severe renal insufficiencies
  • Concomitant digoxin therapy

Side Effects

  • GI tract irritation
  • Constipation
  • Hypercalcemia with large doses in chronic renal failure patients
  • Possible allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth, drowsiness
  • Skin rash with vitamin D supplements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Daily intake should not exceed 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol
  • Avoid overdoses as it may relate to adverse effects on the developing fetus
  • No indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans

Precautions & Warnings

  • Monitor serum calcium levels and renal function during long-term treatment
  • Caution in elderly patients on concomitant treatment with cardiac glycosides or diuretics
  • Use with caution in patients with impairment of renal function
  • Consider soft tissue calcification in patients with severe renal insufficiency
  • Use with caution in immobilized patients with osteoporosis
  • Consider vitamin D dose when prescribing other drugs containing vitamin D

Overdose Effects

  • Hypervitaminosis D and hypercalcemia leading to various symptoms
  • Treatment includes discontinuation of calcium and other related treatments, stomach emptying, rehydration, and close 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

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