Caltrate Plus

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  • Vitamins, minerals, supplements

Caltrate Plus Generic Name & Formulations

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

    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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