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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

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

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Calcium Usage: Calcium plays a critical role in the body. It's essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and bone. Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcium into body. Calcium supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels. Calcium may be prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (brittle bones), rickets, tetany, parathyroid disease. Calcium supplements are often used to ensure an adequate dietary intake at conditions such as pregnancy, nursing, kidney disease, pancreatitis or during therapy with anti-seizure medications.

How to use Calcium: Take this medication orally as directed. It's best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption. Take each dose with full glass of water.

Calcium side effects: this drug is generally well tolerated. Constipation may occur. Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or physician.

Calcium Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially medication allergies). this medication should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Calcium tablet interactions: Tell youre physician of any over-the-counter or prescription pill you may take, especially about: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to two hours about taking calcium since calcium may interfere with absorption of tetracycline. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or doctor approval.

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

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

If you missed Calcium dose: If you miss dose, take this as soon as remembered; if Its near the time for following dose, take both missed dose and the regular scheduled dose then resume some your usual dosing schedule.

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D