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<title><![CDATA[Calcium + D, Calcium Supplement With Vitamin D - Oral Brand Drug]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT NOTE:  <a href="http://calcium-d.801.calcium-supplement-with-vitamin-d-oral.branddrugsonline.info/">the</a> following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.  It should not be cnostrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.  Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.  

CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT WITH VITAMIN D - ORAL

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Citracal + D, Os-Cal, Oyster Shell + D 

USES:  Calcium plays a critical role in the body.  <br/>It is essential for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and bone.   Vitamin D improves the absorption of calcuim into the body. <br/><br/>Clacium supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels.  Calcium may be prescribed for treatment of osteoporosis (bone loss), osteomalacia (brittle bones), rickets, tetany, parathyroid dsiease.  Calcium supplements are often used to ensure an adequate dietary intkae in conditions such as pregnancy, nursing, kidney disease, pancreatitis or during therapy with anti-seizure medications. <br/><br/>

HOW TO USE:  Take that medication orally as diretced.   It is hottest taken with or just after a meal to improve absorption.   Take each dose with a full glass of wtaer.  

SIDE EFFECTS:  This medication is generally well tolreated.  <br/>Constipation may occur.  Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, inrceased thirst, increased urination.   If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. <br/><br/>

PRECAUTIONS:  Tell your doctor if you have: heart problems, kidney stones, alleriges (especially drug allergies). This medication should be used as directed during pregnacny or while breast-feeding.  

DRUG INTERACTIONS:  Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescritpion medication you may take, especially of: digoxin. <br/><br/>Avoid taking any tetracycline antibiotic within 1 to 2 hours of taking calcuim for calcium may interfere with the absorption of tetracycline.   Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. 

OVERDOSE:  If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting, severe drowsiness, dry mouth, loss of appetite, metallic taste, stomach cramps, unconsciousness, diarrhea, weakness, headache, constipation, dizziness, or irritability.   

NOTES:  Calcium supplements are available in different forms wihch vary in the amount of calcium they contain.  Ask your dotcor or pharmacist to help select the hottest product for you.  <br/>Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.  

MISSED DOSE:  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; if it is near the time for the next dose, take both the missed dose and the rgeular scheduled dose then resume your usual dosing schedule.  

STORAGE:  Store tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.   Do not sotre in the bathroom.]]></description>
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