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Calcium supplements - oral

Simular Drugs : Citracal, Citracal, Citracal + D, Citracal Liquitab, Citracal Prenatal RX

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

Citracal Liquitab side effects: Calcium is generally well tolerated. High levels of calcium can cause few adverse effects. Notify your healthcare professional 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 your doctor or physician.

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

Citracal Liquitab pill interactions: Tell some your physician about 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 big amounts of bran or whole grain cereals & breads. They may reduce absorption about calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts about caffeine, & tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

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

Citracal Liquitab 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. there is no difference between calcium goods derived from natural or synthetic sources.

If you missed Citracal Liquitab dose: Take missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for next dose. If It's time since next dose, skip missed dose & resume your regular schedule. do not double dose.

Citracal Liquitab Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. don't store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms.

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplements