Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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OS-CAL |
| Manufacturer |
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 500mg; tabs; chew tabs. |
| Also |
• OS-CAL 250 + D
• OS-CAL 500 + D
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| Indications |
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Calcium supplement. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Take with meals. 1 tab 2–3 times 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 |
500, 500+D—75, 160
500 chewable—60
250+D—100, 240 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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