This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- bone strength
- indigestion
- low calcium levels
- prevent low calcium levels
- high phosphate levels
Brand Name(s): Caltrate, OsCal 500
Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate
Instructions
Take the medicine with food.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
This medicine can reduce the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best times to use this product.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any other vitamins.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Contact your doctor if you notice a change in the amount or darkening of your urine.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- constipation
- stomach upset or abdominal pain
If you have any of the following side effects, you may be getting too much medicine. Please contact your doctor to let them know about these side effects.
- decreased appetite
- headaches
- mood changes
- nausea and vomiting
- unusual or unexplained tiredness or weakness
- weakness
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- bone pain
- muscle pain or weakness
- increased urinary frequency
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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