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How to Use It The National Academy of Sciences has established guidelines for calcium that are 25–50% higher than previous recommendations. For ages 19 to 50, calcium intake is recommended to be 1,000 mg daily; for adults over age 51, the recommendation is 1,200 mg daily. 1 The most common supplemental amount for adults...
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A test for calcium in the blood checks the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to...
A test for calcium in urine is a 24-hour test that checks the amount of calcium that is passed from the body in the urine. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot...
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Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body. Calcium acetate is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Brand Name(s): Phoslo. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Brand Name(s): Phoslyra. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to treat or prevent a calcium deficiency. There are many brands and forms of calcium and vitamin D combination available...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: metabolism disorder, vitamin deficiency. Generic Name: Calcium Ascorbate.
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Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency. There are many brands and forms of calcium carbonate available. Not all brands are listed on...
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Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Calcium is needed for bone formation and maintenance. Magnesium helps maintain muscle function and normal heart rhythm. Calcium carbonate and magnesium chloride is a combination medicine used as a supplement. This medicine is given when your diet does not provide...
Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are necessary for many systems in the body. Calcium is necessary for bone formation and maintenance. . Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide is a combination antacid used to treat indigestion, upset stomach, and heartburn. Calcium carbonate and magnesium...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, indigestion, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Brand Name(s): Alka-Mints, Cal Gest, D-Cal, Healthy Mama, Nutralox, Pepto-Bismol Children's, Tums. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, indigestion, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, indigestion, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, indigestion, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, indigestion, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate.
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.
Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker that decreases the amount of acid the stomach produces. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that neutralize acid in the stomach. Calcium carbonate, famotidine, and magnesium hydroxide is a combination medicine used to relieve heartburn caused by acid indigestion and...
Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are sometimes used as antacids to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily. Calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone is a combination...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, vitamin D deficiency. Brand Name(s): Caltrate Plus D, Os-Cal 500 with D. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate/Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
This medicine is used for the following purposes: inflammation of stomach, stomach acid reflux, ulcers in stomach or intestines, ulcers in stomach or intestines. Brand Name(s): Duo Fusion, Pepcid Complete, Tums Dual Action. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate/Famotidine/Magnesium Hydroxide.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: heartburn, indigestion, reduce gas. Brand Name(s): Gas-X with Maalox, Maalox Max Quick Dissolve, Mylicon Children's, Phazyme Gas & Acid, Tums with Gas Relief. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate/Simethicone.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bone strength, low calcium levels, prevent low calcium levels, vitamin D deficiency. Brand Name(s): Caltrate Plus D, Os-Cal 500 with D, Osteo-Poretical, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D. Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate/Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
