How does Corcium Tablet work?

Corcium Tablet contains elemental Calcium, a calcium supplement that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood.

Can a diabetic patient take Corcium Tablet ?

Corcium Tablet should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Corcium Tablet .

Can I take Corcium Tablet with doxycycline?

You are not recommended to take Corcium Tablet with antibiotics such as doxycycline at the same time as it may reduce the absorption of doxycycline. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of minimum 3 hours between Corcium Tablet and doxycycline.

Is Corcium Tablet safe for elderly people?

Corcium Tablet may be safe for elderly people if used in doses as advised by a doctor. However, a lower dose may be recommended by a doctor for elderly people.

Can a patient suffering from kidney stones take Corcium Tablet ?

Corcium Tablet is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Corcium Tablet .

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Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium carbonateDigoxin

Severe

Calcium carbonateDolutegravir

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

Calcium carbonateDigoxin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Corcium Tablet and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Corcium Tablet can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateDolutegravir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Corcium Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Corcium Tablet can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Corcium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateKetoconazole

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Corcium Tablet with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Corcium Tablet can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Corcium Tablet may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Corcium Tablet can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.

Calcium carbonateRaltegravir

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Corcium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Corcium Tablet with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Calcium carbonateGefitinib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Corcium Tablet:
Co-administration of Corcium Tablet may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Corcium Tablet can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Corcium Tablet should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Drug-Diseases Interactions

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-225MGIntestinal malabsorption

Severe

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-225MGChronic kidney disease

Severe

Drug-Diseases Interactions

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-225MGIntestinal malabsorption

Severe

How does the disease interact with Corcium Tablet:
Malabsorption Malabsorption syndromes can decrease the calcium absorption of oral formulations.

How to manage the interaction:
Malabsorption may decrease the absorption of calcium acetate.

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-225MGChronic kidney disease

Severe

How does the disease interact with Corcium Tablet:
Renal impairment Calcium elimination through the kidney is decreased in renal impairment patients. Hyperphosphatemia may occur during renal failure. Corcium Tablet can correct metabolic acidosis to some extent which is associated with chronic kidney disease. Closely monitoring for renal function, serum calcium, and phosphate concentrations is recommended.

How to manage the interaction:
Absorption of oral calcium formulations may be altered and elimination of Corcium Tablet by the kidney may decrease in patients with renal impairment. Clinical monitoring of renal function and serum calcium and phosphate concentrations is advised.

ELEMENTAL CALCIUM-225MGSarcoidosis

Severe

How does the disease interact with Corcium Tablet:
sarcoidosis In patients with sarcoidosis, sometimes hypercalciuria, with or without hypercalcemia, may occur. Elevated calcium levels may be caused by increased intestinal calcium absorption, which is linked to extrarenal vitamin D synthesis by mononuclear phagocytes present within the sarcoid granuloma. Use Corcium Tablet only if necessary in case of sarcoidosis with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Hypercalciuria (excessive urinary calcium excretion), with or without hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), may occasionally occur in patients with sarcoidosis. Therapy with Corcium Tablet should be administered cautiously and only if necessary in patients with sarcoidosis.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Corcium Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Corcium Tablet as advised by your doctor. Corcium Tablet should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Corcium Tablet if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones or galactosaemia (a rare genetic disorder). You are recommended to maintain a time gap of minimum 3 hours between Corcium Tablet and fluoride preparations or tetracycline antibiotics.

Side Effects of Corcium Tablet

Nausea
Increased thirst
Increased urination
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite

Directions for Use

Take Corcium Tablet with food for better absorption or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

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Medicinal Benefits

Corcium Tablet contains Elemental Calcium, a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. Corcium Tablet increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to treat various conditions such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Uses of Corcium Tablet

Prevent or treat calcium deficiency

About Corcium Tablet

Corcium Tablet belongs to the class of supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Corcium Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).

Corcium Tablet contains Elemental Calcium that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.

Take Corcium Tablet as advised by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, increased thirst, increased urination, stomach pain, loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Corcium Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Corcium Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Corcium Tablet as advised by your doctor. Corcium Tablet should be used in children in doses recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Corcium Tablet if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder).

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