Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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FOSTEUM |
| Manufacturer |
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Primus Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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Genistein (as aglycone) 27mg, citrated zinc (as bisglycinate) 20mg, cholecalciferol (Vit.D3) 200IU; caps; lactose-, gluten-free; contains soy. |
| Indications |
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Dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 cap twice daily; supplement with calcium and Vit.D3 as needed. |
| Contraindications |
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History of breast or reproductive organ cancer. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Not for treatment of Vit.D deficiency. Women who have 1st degree female relative with history of breast or reproductive cancer. Women capable of becoming pregnant (use adequate contraception). Males: not recommended. Severe hepatic or renal impairment. Conditions associated with overproduction of calcitriol (eg, leukemia, lymphoma, sarcoidosis) or signs/symptoms of Vit.D toxicity; monitor urine and serum calcium. Long-term supplementation or high-doses of zinc-containing products: monitor zinc and copper levels. GI malabsorption; may need higher Vit.D3 doses (monitor). Ensure adequate calcium and Vit.D3 intake. |
| Interactions |
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Concomitant HRT, SERMs: not recommended. Vit.D3 absorption may be decreased by bile acid sequestrants, mineral oil, orlistat, olestra. Cimetidine, thiazides, anticonvulsants may increase Vit.D3 catabolism. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Abdominal and epigastric pain, dyspepsia, vomiting, constipation. |
| How Supplied |
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Caps—60 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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