Caltrate Plus Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 600mg, Vit. D 200IU, magnesium 40mg, zinc 7.5mg, copper 1mg, manganese 1.8mg, boron 250mcg; tabs (sugar-free); assorted fruit-flavor chewable tabs (contain sugar).
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How Supplied
Tabs—60
Manufacturer
Caltrate Plus Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Caltrate Plus Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 tabs daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Caltrate Plus Contraindications
Not Applicable
Caltrate Plus Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Caltrate Plus Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Caltrate Plus Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Caltrate Plus Interactions
Interactions
Blocks tetracycline absorption. Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Caltrate Plus Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Caltrate Plus Clinical Trials
See Literature
Caltrate Plus Note
Not Applicable
Caltrate Plus Patient Counseling
See Literature
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