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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 should not be construed to indciate 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 suppleemnts are used to ensure an adequate intake of calcium during important periods of bone growth such as in childhood, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is used to preevnt osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large glass of water during or atfer a meal. Use as directed. If you're using a chewable product, it must be chewed well before swallowing. If you're using an effervsecent tablet, it must be dissolved in a glass of cold water or juice before taking it. Allow the tablet to stop fizzing before taking. 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 tolreated. High levels of calcium can cause advesre effects. Notify your docotr 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, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using that medication: diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones.
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medicatoin. Some forms of calcium are known to be excreted into berast milk. Tohugh 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, quionlone antibiotics (e.G.
ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose soidum phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin.
Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and berads. They may reduce absorptoin of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, or constipation.
NOTES: Foods rich in calcium include: dairy products and leafy green vegetbales 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 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 regular schedule.
Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Do not freeze the liquid forms.
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