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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Coral Calcium + Vitamin D3). Same strength and form. Confirm the switch with your doctor or pharmacist.
Womecal-D
Rx500 mg+200 IU • Tablet
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Indications & Uses
Womecal-D is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Your body can't tolerate a shortage of calcium in the blood, not even for a short time, because so many bodily functions depend on it. Clinical evidence suggests that calcium is useful for preventing and treating osteoporosis and the fractures linked to it. Vitamin D is also essential for healthy bones. It helps calcium get absorbed from the GI tract, and it stimulates bone formation as well. Clinical studies also show that calcium and vitamin D work together to support bone growth and to prevent osteoporosis and fractures.
In this preparation, the calcium carbonate comes from coral. Coral Calcium has a chemical structure very similar to the composition of human bone. It is similar to other calcium sources but ensures better absorption. Vitamin D3 helps calcium absorption from the GI tract and helps maintain calcium balance in the body.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The usual dose for adults is one tablet once or twice a day, taken with plenty of water, or as your physician directs. Take it after a meal, because food helps the body absorb it better. If you have the effervescent tablet, dissolve 1 tablet in a glass of water and drink it. Stir the solution with a spoon first. Here too, it's better to take it on a full stomach for better absorption.
Side Effects
Calcium carbonate taken by mouth can irritate the GI tract, and it may also cause constipation. Hypercalcemia is rarely caused by calcium alone, but it can happen when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure. Allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dry mouth and drowsiness may also occur. After vitamin D supplements, a skin rash has occasionally been reported.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If you take Coral Calcium + Vitamin D3 for a long time, your serum calcium levels should be followed and your kidney function checked by measuring serum creatinine. This matters most for elderly patients who are also on cardiac glycosides or diuretics, and for patients who tend to form calculi (stones). If hypercalcaemia or signs of impaired renal function appear, the dose should be reduced or the treatment stopped. Vitamin D should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal function, and its effect on calcium and phosphate levels should be monitored. The risk of soft tissue calcification should be taken into account. In patients with severe renal insufficiency, vitamin D in the form of cholecalciferol is not metabolised normally, so other forms of vitamin D should be used. Elemental Calcium & Vitamin D3 tablet should be prescribed with caution to patients with sarcoidosis, because vitamin D may be metabolised more to its active metabolite. In these patients, serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion must be monitored. The tablet should also be used with caution in immobilised patients with osteoporosis, as the risk of hypercalcaemia is higher. When other medicines containing vitamin D are prescribed, the vitamin D dose in this tablet should be considered. Any additional doses of calcium or vitamin D should be taken under close medical supervision, and serum calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion need to be monitored frequently in such cases.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, the daily intake should not go above 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol (15 mcg vitamin D). Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity with high doses of vitamin D. In pregnant women, overdoses of calcium and vitamin D should be avoided, because permanent hypercalcaemia has been linked to adverse effects on the developing foetus. There are no indications that vitamin D at therapeutic doses is teratogenic in humans.
Coral Calcium + Vitamin D3 can be used during pregnancy if there is a calcium and vitamin D deficiency. It can also be used during breast-feeding. Calcium and vitamin D3 pass into breast milk, and this should be considered when giving additional vitamin D to the child.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Womecal-D 500 mg+200 IU
What is Womecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet?
Womecal-D 500 mg+200 IU Tablet is a medicine that contains Coral Calcium + Vitamin D3. It is made by Guardian Healthcare Ltd. It belongs to the Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Womecal-D used for?
Womecal-D is used for: Osteoporosis.
What are the side effects of Womecal-D?
Calcium carbonate taken by mouth can irritate the GI tract, and it may also cause constipation. Hypercalcemia is rarely caused by calcium alone, but it can happen when large doses are given to patients with chronic renal failure.
Can I take Womecal-D during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, the daily intake should not go above 1500 mg calcium and 600 IU cholecalciferol (15 mcg vitamin D). Animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity with high doses of vitamin D. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Can I take other medicines with Womecal-D?
Some medicines can interact with Coral Calcium + Vitamin D3, for example: Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Fluoride, Cholestyramine, Tetracycline Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Carol-D by Cosmic Pharma Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳9.00 per unit, compared with ৳10.00 for Womecal-D. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Womecal-D?
Womecal-D is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.