CALTRATE 600 + D Select the drug indication to add to your list CALTRATE 600 + D Only 4 drugs may be compared at once Generic Name and Formulations: Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 600mg, Vit. Indications for CALTRATE 600 + D:Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran. GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.Generic Name: calcium carbonate with vitamin d (KAL-see-um KAR-bo-nate with VYE-ta-min D) Brand Name: Examples include Caltrate 600+D and Os-Cal 500+D Support Group Q & A Treating or preventing calcium deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Caltrate 600+D is a dietary supplement. It works by providing extra calcium to the body. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Ladies A Moment: 10 Health Screenings That All Women Need Some medical conditions may interact with Caltrate 600+D. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Caltrate 600+D. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Caltrate 600+D may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. Use Caltrate 600+D as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Caltrate 600+D. All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Caltrate 600+D. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue);
severe or persistent constipation; This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA. Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; mood or mental changes; Store Caltrate 600+D at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Caltrate 600+D out of the reach of children and away from pets. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Caltrate 600+D or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition.
This is only a brief summary of general information about Caltrate 600+D. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Caltrate 600+D. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Caltrate 600+D. Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.Skip to main content You are hereHome > Products > ®3
The highest level of vitamin D3† to help you maximize calcium absorption* Caltrate® 600+D3 offers the highest level of vitamin D3† to help maximize calcium absorption and support healthy bones, joints and muscles* - so you can live life to the fullest. Sufficient calcium & vitamin D as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Calcium not only nourishes your bones, but also plays a role in:* Advanced levels of vitamin D3 in Caltrate® help:* This is the most current labeling information, and may differ from labels on product packaging. If there are any differences between this website labeling and product packaging labeling, this website labeling should be regarded as the most current. Suggested Use: Adults: Take one (1) tablet up to two times daily with food or as directed by your physician. Take with a full glass of water. Not formulated for use in children. Serving Size 1 Tablet Vitamin D3 800 IU Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin.
Contains < 2% of: Blue 2 Lake, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Red 40 Lake, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (To Preserve Freshness), Yellow 6 Lake. As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use. Do not exceed suggested use.Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed. Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do Not Use if foil is torn. Marketed by: Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA LBL Document Number: LBL-00000090 (Version 13.0)Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)Brand Name: Calcet, Calcitrate with D, Caltrate 600 + D, Calvite P & D, Citracal + D, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Os-Cal 500 with D, Os-Cal Calcium+D3, Oysco D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D, UpCal D Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods.
Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency. Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have kidney disease, past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. View Frightful (But Dead Serious) Drug Side Effects Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have: past or present kidney stones; high levels of calcium in your blood;
a parathyroid gland disorder. Do not take calcium and vitamin D without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different during this time. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water. Take this medicine with food that is not high in fiber (such as bran). The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without your doctor's advice.
Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take calcium and vitamin D combination. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcium and vitamin D combination. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have signs of too much calcium in your body, such as: stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite; increased thirst or urination; muscle pain or weakness, joint pain; confusion, and feeling tired or restless. Common side effects may include: dry mouth, or a metallic taste in your mouth; This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail) Other drugs may interact with calcium and vitamin D, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.