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Os-cal Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 500mg; tabs; chew tabs.
See Also
How Supplied
500, 500+D—75, 160
500 chewable—60
250+D—100, 240
500 chewable—60
250+D—100, 240
Manufacturer
Os-cal Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Os-cal Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with meals. 1 tab 2–3 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Os-cal Contraindications
Not Applicable
Os-cal Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Os-cal Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Os-cal Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Os-cal Interactions
Interactions
Blocks tetracycline absorption. Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Os-cal Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Os-cal Clinical Trials
See Literature
Os-cal Note
Not Applicable
Os-cal Patient Counseling
See Literature
