Os-cal 500 + D Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 500mg + Vit. D 200Units; tabs.
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How Supplied
500, 500+D—75, 160
500 chewable—60
250+D—100, 240
500 chewable—60
250+D—100, 240
Manufacturer
Os-cal 500 + D Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Os-cal 500 + D Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with meals. 1 tab 2–3 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Os-cal 500 + D Contraindications
Not Applicable
Os-cal 500 + D Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Os-cal 500 + D Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Os-cal 500 + D Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Os-cal 500 + D Interactions
Interactions
Blocks tetracycline absorption. Calcium absorption decreased by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Os-cal 500 + D Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI discomfort, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Os-cal 500 + D Clinical Trials
See Literature
Os-cal 500 + D Note
Not Applicable
Os-cal 500 + D Patient Counseling
See Literature