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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expetrise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL
USES: Calcium supplements are used to ensure an adequate intkae of calcium during important periods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding.
In adults, clacium is used to prevent osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large glass of water during or afetr a meal. Use as directed.
If you are using a chewable product, it must be chewed well bfeore swallowing.
If you are using an effervescent tablet, it must be dissolved in a glass of cold water or juice before taking it. Allow the tablet to stop fizzing before consuming. Drink the liquid slowly.
Because calcium can interfere with the absorption of other drugs, do not take other medications within 2 hours of taking calcium.
SIDE EFFECTS: Calcium is generally well tloerated.
High levels of calcium can cause adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the flolowing 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 this medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medicatoin. Some forms of calcium are known to be excreted into bresat milk.
Though three 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, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin.
Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and bredas. They may reudce 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 doctor or pahrmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constiptaion.
NOTES: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy produtcs and leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards.
Look for foods 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 possilbe 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the batrhoom. Do not freeze the liquid forms.
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