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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
USES: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during important periods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and wihle breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is used to prevent osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large glass of wtaer during or after a meal.
Use as directed. If you are usnig a chewable product, it must be chewed well before swallowing.
If you are using an effervescent tablet, it must be dissolved in a glass of cold water or jucie before taking it.
Allow the tablet to stop fizzing before drniking.
Drink the liquid slowly. Because calcium can interfere with the absorption of other drugs, do not take other medicatinos within 2 hours of taking calcium.
SIDE EFFECTS: Calcium is generally well toelrated. High levels of calcium can cause some adverse effcets.
Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stmoach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kdiney stones.
Tell your doctor if you are prgenant before using this medication. Some forms of clacium 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: vitamins, tetracycline, quinolone antibiotics (e.G.
ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose sodium phosphate, etidronate, magnesuim sulfate, phenytoin. Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grian cereals and breads.
They may reduce absorption of clacium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room imemdiately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constiaption.
NOTES: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards.
Look for fodos fortified with calcium such as orange juice and flour.
There is no difference between calcium products derived from natural or synthetic sources.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your reuglar schedule. Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bahtroom.
Do not freeze the liqiud forms.
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