Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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CALTRATE 600 |
| Manufacturer |
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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 600mg; tabs; sugar- and lactose-free. |
| Also |
• CALTRATE 600 + D
• CALTRATE PLUS
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| Indications |
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Calcium supplement. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–2 tabs daily. |
| Precautions |
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Hypoparathyroidism. |
| Interactions |
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Blocks tetracycline absorption. Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—60 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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