Warning: the text is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & judgment about your healthcare professional. it must not be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using this drug.

Calcium supplements - oral

Calcicarb Usage: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during important periods about bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy & while breast-feeding. in adults, calcium is used to prevent osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).

How to use Calcicarb: Take with a large glass about water during or after meal. Use as directed. If you using chewable product, it must be chewed well before swallowing. If you using an effervescent tablet, this must be dissolved in a glass of cold water or juice before taking it. Allow tablet to stop fizzing before drinking. Drink liquid slowly. Because calcium can interfere with absorption of another medications, do not take other medications within two hours about taking calcium.

Calcicarb side effects: Calcium is generally well tolerated. High levels of calcium may cause some adverse effects. Notify your pharmacist if you experience any of next symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss about appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your doctor or physician.

Calcicarb Precautions: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your healthcare professional before using this drug: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your pharmacist if you pregnant before using this drug. several forms of calcium known to be excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) about harm to nursing infants, consult some your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Calcicarb pill interactions: Tell your physician about all prescription & nonprescription pills you may use, especially: vitamins, tetracycline, quinolone antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose sodium phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin. do not eat big amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and breads. They may reduce absorption of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, & tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or healthcare professional approval.

Calcicarb Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea & vomiting, weakness, or constipation.

Calcicarb special notes: Foods rich at calcium include: dairy products & leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards. look for foods fortified with calcium such as orange juice and flour. they're is no difference between calcium products derived from natural or synthetic sources.

If you missed Calcicarb dose: Take missed dose as soon as possible but not if this is almost clock since next dose. If it is time for next dose, skip missed dose & resume you're regular schedule. do not double the dose.

Calcicarb Storage: Store at room temperature & keep away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in the bathroom. do not freeze the liquid forms.

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplements