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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 W Vit D Usage: Calcium plays 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 are used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels. Calcium may be prescribed for treatment about osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (brittle bones), rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are many times 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 W Vit D: Take this medication 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 W Vit D side effects: this drug is generally well tolerated. Constipation may occur. Notify you're physician if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're doctor or pharmacist.

Calcium Citrate W Vit D Precautions: Tell some your pharmacist if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially drug allergies). this med should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Calcium Citrate W Vit D drug interactions: Tell your doctor about any over-the-counter or prescription med you may take, especially of: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking calcium for calcium may interfere with absorption of tetracycline. don't start or stop any medicine with-out physician or pharmacist approval.

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

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

If you missed Calcium Citrate W Vit D dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; if It's near time for the next dose, take both the missed dose and the regular scheduled dose then resume youre usual dosing schedule.

Calcium Citrate W Vit D Storage: Store meds and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 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