Caltrate 600

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  • Vitamins, minerals, supplements

Caltrate 600 Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 600mg; tabs; sugar- and lactose-free.

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    How Supplied

    Tabs—60

    Caltrate 600 Indications

    Indications

    Calcium supplement.

    Caltrate 600 Dosage and Administration

    Adult

    1–2 tabs daily.

    Children

    Not recommended.

    Caltrate 600 Contraindications

    Not Applicable

    Caltrate 600 Boxed Warnings

    Not Applicable

    Caltrate 600 Warnings/Precautions

    Warnings/Precautions

    Hypoparathyroidism.

    Caltrate 600 Pharmacokinetics

    See Literature

    Caltrate 600 Interactions

    Interactions

    Blocks tetracycline absorption. Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.

    Caltrate 600 Adverse Reactions

    Adverse Reactions

    GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.

    Caltrate 600 Clinical Trials

    See Literature

    Caltrate 600 Note

    Not Applicable

    Caltrate 600 Patient Counseling

    See Literature