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Cocal D3 Tablet 10's

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's

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About Cocal D3 Tablet 10's

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements', primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies. Cocal D3 Tablet 10's effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia) in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3. Calcium citrate is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients required for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium is a mineral that helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves and maintains bone mineral density. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and the mineralization of bone. 

Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration based on your medical condition. Cocal D3 Tablet 10's is likely safe to use. In some cases, it may cause common side effects like constipation, nausea, vomiting, 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.

If you are allergic to any of the components of Cocal D3 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, and kidney stones before starting Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may affect calcium absorption. This supplement should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. 

Uses of Cocal D3 Tablet 10's

Nutritional deficiencies, such as low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), and Vitamin D deficiency.

Medicinal Benefits

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Elemental Zinc, and Vitamin D3/Cholecalciferol. Elemental Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Elemental Magnesium helps in the normal functioning of muscles and nerves. It also increases bone mineral density and maintains joint and bone health. Elemental Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. Vitamin D3 helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone. It is used to treat and prevent bone disorders, such as rickets and osteomalacia. It also aids in calcium absorption enabling bone growth and repair. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. 

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cocal D3 Tablet 10's

  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components of Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. Please consult your doctor before taking Cocal D3 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. Children should be given this supplement only when advised by the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cocal D3 Tablet 10's may interact with antacids, antibiotics (ceftriaxone, penicillamine), heart-related medicines (digoxin), HIV/AIDS medicines (dolutegravir), hormones (levothyroxine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), fits medicines (gabapentin), water-pills, high blood pressure medicines (verapamil), and Parkinson's medicines (Levodopa,).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Cocal D3 Tablet 10's is not recommended in hypercalcaemia, hypervitaminosis D, and Vitamin D toxicity. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • GABAPENTIN
  • LEVODOPA
  • VERAPAMIL

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, bok choy, 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 as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Special Advise

It is advised to timely monitor your Vitamin D levels through blood examination.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. 

Hypocalcaemia: It is a condition caused due to low blood calcium levels. This can occur due to changes in hormones or decreased calcium consumption through dietary sources.

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 makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. 

Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

i - 49, basement, lajpat nagar - ii, new delhi south delhi dl 110024 in
Other Info - COC0090

FAQs

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's is a dietary supplement that treats nutritional deficiencies. It consists of Calcium citrate, Elemental Magnesium, Vitamin D3, and Elemental Zinc. It works by replenishing low calcium, magnesium, and zinc levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
Cocal D3 Tablet 10's is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Cocal D3 Tablet 10's if you have hypercalcaemia since it causes an overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Cocal D3 Tablet 10's and antibiotics.
Antacids may increase the absorption of Calcium from Cocal D3 Tablet 10's. Hence, taking Cocal D3 Tablet 10's two hours before or four hours after taking antacids is advised.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit/avoid the alcohol intake while using Cocal D3 Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Cocal D3 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Cocal D3 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Cocal D3 Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Not applicable

Cocal D3 Tablet 10's usually does not interfere with your driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Cocal D3 Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

You should seek a doctor's advice before starting Cocal D3 Tablet 10's if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis.

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Children

Caution

The doctor will advise the dosage of Cocal D3 Tablet 10's based on the child's age and weight.

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