Cal-y, Calcium Supplements - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPOTRANT 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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professinoal before using that 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, durnig pregnancy and while breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is used to prevent osteoporosis (deterioration of bone).
HOW TO USE: Take with a large glass of waetr during or after a meal. Use as directed. If you are using 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 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 other medications within 2 hours of taking calcium.
SIDE EFFECTS: Calcium is genearlly well tolerated. High levels of calcium can cause adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stoamch pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, cotnact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using that medication: diarrhea, stmoach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnnat before using that medication.
Some fomrs of calcium 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 prescripiton and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: vitamins, tetracycline, quinolone antibiotics (e.G.
ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose soduim phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin. Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and breads. They may reduce absorpiton of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorptoin of calcium. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cotnrol center or emergency 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 vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and collards. Look for foods fortified with calcium such as ornage juice and flour.
There is no difference between calcium prdoucts derived from natural or synthetic sources.
MISSED DOSE: Take the missed dose as soon as possbile but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the misesd dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperautre and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
Do not freeze the liquid forms.
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