Cocavit D

Cocavit D® 500 mg/200 IU Tablet: Each tablet contains 1250 mg of Coral Calcium Carbonate USP equivalent to 500 mg of elemental Calcium and 200 IU as Cholecalciferol USP equivalent to Vitamin D3. Cocavit D® has been manufactured as an easy to swallow formulation.

Cocavit D® provides Calcium and Vitamin D3 where Calcium Carbonate is sourced from Coral origin. The Calcium Carbonate from Coral has a chemical structure that is very similar to the composition of human bone. Coral Calcium is similar to other sources but ensures better absorption.

Vitamin D3 aids in the absorption of Calcium from GI tract and helps to maintain Calcium balance in the body.

Calcium and Vitamin D3 is indicated for the treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Tetany, Hypoparathyroidism, Disorders of Osteogenesis. Also used as supplement in case of inadequate intake of Calcium in childhood diet, rickets, pregnancy & lactation, elderly patients. Other indications include pancreatitis, phosphate binder in chronic renal failure etc.

One tablet of Cocavit D® is once or twice daily with plenty of water or as directed by the physician. Taking in full stomach ensures better absorption.

Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, upper GI discomfort etc. are rare manifestation. Hypercalcaemia due to prolong use has rarely been reported.

In presence of mild hypercalciuria, careful monitoring with reduction of dose may be needed. Plasma and serum calcium level should be monitored in mild to moderate impairment and also in case of long-term use. Patients with renal stone or with such previous, history should also take precaution.

Oral calcium can reduce the absorption of tetracycline & fluoride preparations and minimum 3 hours should be allowed between ingestion of these medications. Thiazide diuretics reduces the renal excretion of calcium. Phenytoin, barbiturates, glucocorticoids may induce metabolism of Vitamin D3. Concomitant ingestion of certain foods like spinach, cereals, milk and its derivatives may reduce the intestinal uptake of Calcium.

At high doses it may result in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, anorexia, abdominal cramps, headache, constipation, irritability etc. Treatment includes cessation of therapy and adequate rehydration.

Store at temperature of below 30° C. Protect from light.

Cocavit D® 500 mg/200 IU Tablet: Each box contains 3X10 tablets in Alu-PVDC blister strips.