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Calcium supplement with vitamin d - oral

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

Calcium + Vitamin D Usage: Calcium plays critical role in the body. It's essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle & bone. Vitamin D improves absorption of calcium in to body. Calcium supplements 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 in conditions such as pregnancy, nursing, kidney disease, pancreatitis or during therapy with anti-seizure medications.

How to use Calcium + Vitamin D: Take this med orally as directed. it is best taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption. Take each dose with full glass of water.

Calcium + Vitamin D side effects: it 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 another effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or healthcare professional.

Calcium + Vitamin D Precautions: Tell youre doctor if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, allergies (especially medication allergies). this tablet should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.

Calcium + Vitamin D medication interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially about: digoxin. Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking calcium for calcium may interfere with absorption about tetracycline. don't start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Calcium + Vitamin D Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre 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 + Vitamin D special notes: Calcium supplements are available in different forms which vary in amount of calcium they contain. Ask youre pharmacist or pharmacist to help select the best product for you. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D