Natcoral-DK Tablet

Natcoral-DK is indicated in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia, tetany and parathyroid disease pregnancy & lactation due to increased demand the prevention & treatment of calcium, vitamin D3, or vitamin K2 deficiency specially in housebound and institutional elderly patients.

Each film-coated tablet contains-

• Calcium Carbonate (derived from coral fossil) 1250 mg equivalent to elemental Calcium 500 mg
• Vitamin D3 1000 IU as Cholecalciferol
• Vitamin K2 0.075 mg as Menaquinone-7

Coral Calcium is composed of Calcium Carbonate with small amounts of Magnesium and other trace minerals. Coral Calcium ensures better absorption than Calcium of other Calcium Carbonate preparations. Vitamin D3 is necessary for calcium absorption into the bloodstream and for the synthesis of calcium-binding proteins. Vitamin K2 activates these proteins to bind calcium into the bones.

2 tablets per day, preferably one tablet in the morning and the other in the evening with plenty of water or as directed by the physician.

Calcium reabsorption and urinary calcium excretion can be affected by the administration of diuretics.

Hypersensitivity to any component of the product.

The common side effects may include flatulence, nausea, gastric pain, diarrhoea, skin rash etc. Hypercalciuria and hypercalcaemia may be occurred with long term treatment at high dosage.

Normal requirements of calcium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 are raised during pregnancy & lactation. This can be given to pregnant women and lactating mothers as per the recommendation of a physician.

Careful monitoring with reduction of dose may be needed for patients with mild hypercalciuria. In case of mild to moderate renal impairment and for long term use, plasma and serum calcium level should be monitored. Urinary calcium excretion should also be measured in patients with a history of renal stones to exclude hypercalciuria.

Herbal and Nutraceuticals, Specific mineral & vitamin combined preparations

Store below 30°C at dry place and protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.