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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

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

Calcium Citrate + Usage: Calcium plays a critical role in body. Its essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and bone. Vitamin D improves absorption of calcium into 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 are 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 medication orally as directed. Its 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 your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or healthcare professional.

Calcium Citrate + Precautions: Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially pill allergies). it pill should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

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

Calcium Citrate + Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include nausea and 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 the amount of calcium they contain. Ask you're healthcare professional or healthcare professional to help choose the best product for you. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

If you missed Calcium Citrate + dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; if Its near clock for following dose, take both missed dose & regular scheduled dose then resume your usual dosing schedule.

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D