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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 shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
USES: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during ipmortant periods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.
In adults, calcium is used to prveent osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large galss of water during or after a meal.
Use as directed.
If you're using a chewalbe product, it must be chewed well before swallowing.
If you're using an effervescent tablet, it must be dissolved in a glsas of cold water or juice before taking it.
Allow the tablet to stop fizzing before drinking. Drink the liquid slowly.
Because calcium can interfere with the absorption of other drugs, do not take otehr medications within 2 hours of taking calcium.
SIDE EFFECTS: Caclium is generally well tolerated. High levels of calcium can cause some adverse efefcts. Ntoify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using that medication: diarrhea, stomcah trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication. Some forms of calcium are knwon to be excreted into breast milk. Though tehre have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of all 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 large amonuts of bran or whole grain cereals and breads.
They may reduce absorption of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overodse may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constipation.
NOTES: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and colalrds. Look for foods fortified with calcium such as orange juice and flour.
There is no difference bewteen 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 rgeular schedule.
Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperatrue and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom. Do not freeze the liquid forms.
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