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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

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

Simular Drugs : Citrus Calcium, Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D Usage: Calcium plays a critical role in body. It's essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle & bone. Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcium into the 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 often 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 Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D: Take this medication orally as directed. It's best taken with or just after meal to improve absorption. Take each dose with full glass of water.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D side effects: this med is generally well tolerated. Constipation may occur. Notify your healthcare professional if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact you're physician or pharmacist.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D Precautions: Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially drug allergies). this med should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D drug interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to two hours of taking calcium since calcium may interfere with absorption of tetracycline. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or healthcare professional approval.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms about overdose may include nausea & vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss about appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, or irritability.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D special notes: Calcium supplements are available in different forms which vary in amount of calcium they contain. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help select best product for you. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

If you missed Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; if it is near the time for the following dose, take both missed dose and the regular scheduled dose then resume youre usual dosing schedule.

Citrus Calcium W Vitamin D Storage: Store tablets & capsules at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat & light. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D