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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

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

Calcium Citrate+d Usage: Calcium plays critical role in body. Its essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle & bone. Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcium into body. Calcium supplements used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels. Calcium may be prescribed since treatment of 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+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+d side effects: it med is generally well tolerated. Constipation may occur. Notify your pharmacist if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or physician.

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

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

Calcium Citrate+d 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 about appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, or irritability.

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

If you missed Calcium Citrate+d dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; if it is near time for the following dose, take both missed dose and regular scheduled dose then resume your usual dosing schedule.

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D