Warning: following following details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise & judgment about your pharmacist. this should not be construed to indicate that use of the pill is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using this med.

Calcium supplements - oral

Simular Drugs : Calcitrate, Calcitrate

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

How to use Calcitrate: Take with a large glass of water during or after a meal. Use as directed. If you using chewable product, this must be chewed well before swallowing. If you are using an effervescent tablet, this must be dissolved in 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 other medications, do not take other medications within 2 hours about taking calcium.

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

Calcitrate Precautions: If you have any of the next health problems, consult your doctor before using this pill: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell youre healthcare professional if you pregnant before using this tablet. 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 pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Calcitrate drug interactions: Tell your doctor of every prescription and 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 of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, & tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or healthcare professional approval.

Calcitrate 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.

Calcitrate special notes: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products & leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards. see 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 Calcitrate dose: Take the missed dose as soon as possible but not if It's almost clock for following dose. If this is time for the following dose, skip missed dose & resume your regular schedule. don't double dose.

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplements