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Calcium supplements - oral

Calcionate Usage: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake about calcium during important periods of 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 Calcionate: Take with big glass of water during or after meal. Use as directed. If you are using a chewable product, it must be chewed well before swallowing. If you are using an effervescent pill, this must be dissolved in glass of cold water or juice before taking it. Allow the pill to stop fizzing before drinking. Drink liquid slowly. Because calcium can interfere with the absorption of other drugs, do not take other meds within two hours of taking calcium.

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

Calcionate Precautions: If you have any of following health problems, consult youre doctor before using this medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. some forms of calcium known to be excreted into breast milk. Though they're have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult youre doctor before breast-feeding.

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

Calcionate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea & vomiting, weakness, or constipation.

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

If you missed Calcionate dose: Take missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip missed dose & resume your regular schedule. do not double dose.

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplements