Generic Name: calcium carbonate/vitamin d (KAL-see-um KAR-bo-nate/VYE-ta-min D) Brand Name: Caltrate 600+D Plus Treating or preventing calcium deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Caltrate 600+D Plus is a dietary supplement. It works by providing extra calcium, vitamin D, and minerals to your body. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Take It Back: 11 Tips To Help Relieve Back Pain Some medical conditions may interact with Caltrate 600+D Plus. 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 Plus. 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus. 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 Plus. 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). 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. 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.
Store Caltrate 600+D Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus. 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 Plus. 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 Plus.
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.Dosing & UsesDosage Forms & Strengths 500mg/200 IU (Os-Cal Calcium + D&sub3;) 500mg/600 IU (Os-Cal Extra D&sub3;) 600mg/500 IU (Os-Cal Ultra) 600mg/800 IU (Caltrate + D&sub3;) NIH recommended daily intake Elemental calcium and vitamin D 19-50 years: 1000 mg/200 IU daily ≥51-70 years (females): 1200 mg/400 IU ≥51 years (males): 1000 mg/400 IU ≥70 years (females): 1200 mg/600 IU Osteoporosis prevention in adults ≥50 years: Vitamin D intake may need to be increased to 800-1000 mg/day
Calcium carbonate (elemental calcium equivalent) 500 mg (200 mg) 600 mg (240 mg) High risk for vitamin D deficiency African Americans and others with dark pigmented skin Individuals with limited sun exposure Individuals who consistently wearing sunscreen SPF ≥8 Tablet strengths are varied; check content of calcium and vitamin D carefully to assure dosage Dosage Forms & Strengths Adolescents (9-18 years): 1300 mg/200 IU InteractionsInteraction CheckerEnter a drug nameNo Results ContraindicatedSerious - Use AlternativeSignificant - Monitor CloselyMinorSeverityName Ergocalciferol (oral) GI, liver, or biliary disease associated with malabsorption of vitamin D analogs Caution with history of kidney stones Ergocalciferol: renal impairment (strong caution); heart disease, kidney stones, arteriosclerosis Discontinue if patient becomes hypercalcemic Pregnancy Category: C (calcium carbonate) Lactation: Distributed in human breast milk
Supplement calcium and vitamin D during pregnancy and lactation according to recommended daily allowance Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugsControlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.C:Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.D:Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.X:Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Prevents or treats negative Ca balance Bioavailability: 25-35% (calcium carbonate) Protein bound: 45% (calcium carbonate) Vitamin D is metabolized in the liver Excretion (calcium carbonate): 80% as unabsorbed calcium in feces, 20% urinary via urine