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Are Caltrate chewables discontinued?
Caltrate 600 calcium only supplement is no longer being sold at most retailers as this product has been discontinued for business reasons. However, there are several other Caltrate products that include Vitamin D3 that can be selected in place of this product to help you meet your calcium needs.
What are the benefits of taking Caltrate?
Uses of Caltrate 600+D:
- It is used to help growth and good health.
- It is used to prevent or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- It is used to treat or prevent low calcium levels.
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
What are the side effects of Caltrate?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, mental/mood changes, bone/muscle pain, headache, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness.
What are the side effects of Caltrate vitamin D?
Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, mental/mood changes, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), bone/muscle pain, headache, increased thirst, increased urination, weakness, tiredness, fast …
Who should not take Caltrate?
Caltrate 600+d3 Contraindications You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to calcium or vitamin D (ergocalciferol).
Is Caltrate a good brand?
Fundamentally, when you look at all the evidence, Caltrate is not worth taking when there are much better supplements out there. It uses a form of calcium that doesn’t get absorbed easily and isn’t anywhere near as good for bone health as other forms of calcium, particularly hydroxyapatite.
Is Caltrate safe to take?
What time of day should I take Caltrate?
One tablet twice a day with food and a full glass of water or as prescribed by the healthcare professional. Calcium supplements are best taken with meal to ensure optimal absorption. Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces) with each dose, unless the patient is on kidney dialysis.
Are calcium Chews safe?
A. The short answer is probably yes. Many people, especially women, take calcium supplements in the hope of building stronger bones, but whether calcium supplements prevent fractures remains uncertain.