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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

common brand names: Citracal + D, Os-Cal, Oyster Shell + D

Simular Drugs : Calcium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Citrate +, Calcium Citrate + D, Calcium Citrate PLUS, Calcium Citrate W Vit D, Calcium Citrate W Vitamin D, Calcium Citrate+d

Calcium Citrate Usage: Calcium plays critical role in body. It's essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and bone. Vitamin D improves absorption of calcium in to body. Calcium supplements used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels. Calcium may be prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (brittle bones), rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements often used to ensure an adequate dietary intake in conditions such as pregnancy, nursing, kidney disease, pancreatitis or during therapy with anti-seizure medications.

How to use Calcium Citrate: Take this drug orally as directed. It's best taken with or just after meal to improve absorption. Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Calcium Citrate side effects: this medication is generally well tolerated. Constipation may occur. Notify you're doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or doctor.

Calcium Citrate Precautions: Tell you're physician if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially drug allergies). this medication must be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Calcium Citrate pill interactions: Tell your doctor about any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking calcium since calcium may interfere with the absorption about tetracycline. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Calcium Citrate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea & vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, or irritability.

Calcium Citrate special notes: Calcium supplements available in different forms which vary in amount about calcium they contain. Ask your doctor or physician to help select best product for you. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

If you missed Calcium Citrate dose: If you miss dose, take this as soon as remembered; if Its near clock for the next dose, take both the missed dose and the regular scheduled dose than resume youre usual dosing schedule.

Calcium Citrate Storage: Store pills and capsules in room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat & light. do not store at the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D