Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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VIACTIV |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 500mg, Vit. D 100Units, Vit. K 40mcg; soft chews; mochaccino and milk chocolate flavors. |
| Also |
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• VIACTIV CALCIUM FLAVOR GLIDES
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| Indications |
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Calcium supplement. |
| Adults and Children |
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<4yrs: not recommended. ≥4yrs: chew one piece up to 3 times daily. |
| Precautions |
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Hypoparathyroidism. |
| Interactions |
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Blocks tetracycline absorption. Absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran. May inhibit iron absorption (separate dosing). Monitor oral anticoagulants. |
| How Supplied |
Chews—12, 60
Flavor glides—60, 110 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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