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

Calcium supplements - oral

Simular Drugs : Citrus Calcium, Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D

Citrus Calcium 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 Citrus Calcium: Take with large glass about water during or after meal. Use as directed. If you are using chewable product, this must be chewed well before swallowing. If you using an effervescent tablet, this must be dissolved in a glass about cold water or juice before taking this. Allow the tablet to stop fizzing before drinking. Drink the liquid slowly. Because calcium can interfere with absorption of other drugs, do not take another meds within 2 hours of taking calcium.

Citrus Calcium side effects: Calcium is generally well tolerated. High levels about calcium can cause some adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any about following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss about appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or healthcare professional.

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

Citrus Calcium drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription & nonprescription medications 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, & tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. don't start or stop any medicine with-out healthcare professional or physician approval.

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

Citrus Calcium special notes: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products & leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, & collards. see for foods fortified with calcium such as orange juice & flour. there is no difference between calcium products derived from natural or synthetic sources.

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

Citrus Calcium Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. don't store at bathroom. do not freeze the liquid forms.

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplements