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Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's

Manufacturer/Marketer

LUPIN LTD

Consume Type

ORAL

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Product Details

About Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's

Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'vitamins,' primarily used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). 

Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's consists of calcium and calcitriol (vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a steroid hormone that helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are using any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. 

Uses of Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's

Calcium and Calcitriol deficiency, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism, and Latent tetany.

Medicinal Benefits

Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (Vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.

Directions for Use

Extended-release tablet/Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Liquid: Measure the liquid with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's

  • Constipation 
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Bone/muscle pain
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat
  • Headache

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken in case of intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate sodium), hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils (paraffin), water pills (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce caffeine intake, soft drinks, and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions, cardiovascular adverse effects, phosphate calcifications, cardiac contraction/conduction, malabsorption, renal dysfunction, sarcoidosis, arrhythmia, electrolyte imbalance, hypercalcemia, renal dysfunction, and hepatobiliary dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • COLESEVELAM
  • COLESTIPOL
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • MINOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • ESTRAMUSTINE
  • ALENDRONATE SODIUM
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • ORLISTAT
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ETHACRYNIC ACID
  • DIGITOXIN
  • PARAFFIN
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      caution

      Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limit the alcohol intake while using Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      Consult your doctor before taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's can pass into the breast milk. If Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      safe if prescribed

      Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience any unmanageable side effects while using Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's, do not drive or operate machinery.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      You should seek doctor advice before starting Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      caution

      Please consult a doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's based on the child's age and weight.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
    • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
    • Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
    • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
    • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
    • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
    • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

    Special Advise

    Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's before undergoing blood tests.

    Other Information (COR0386)

    This item is Not Returnable.

    Expires on or after - Sep-23

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.

    Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens brittle bones by decreasing bone density. 

    Tetany: It is a disease condition caused due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

    Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

    Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).

    FAQs

    How does Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's work?

    Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's consists of two vitamins: Calcium and Calcitriol (vitamin D3). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.

    Can I take antacids while using Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's?

    Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's. Hence it is advised to take Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.

    Can I take Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's if I suffer from hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)?

    Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.

    Does Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's cause kidney stones?

    Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.

    Can I take Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's with milk?

    Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's with milk.

    PRODUCT SUBSTITUTES

    Corcal Plain 500mg Tablet 10's

    Country Of Origin

    India

    Manufacturer/Marketer address

    Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. IndianCountry of Origin: India

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