Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal
functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance.
Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of
calcium in the body.
Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.
Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for other purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking calcium and vitamin D combination?
If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use
this medication. Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease;
past or present kidney stones;
heart disease;
circulation problems; or
a parathyroid gland disorder.
Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if
you are pregnant.
Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are
breast-feeding.
How should I take calcium and vitamin D combination?
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or
for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.
The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.
Store calcium and vitamin D combination at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
What happens if I miss a dose of calcium and vitamin D combination?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait
until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not
take extra medicine
to make up the missed dose.
Where can I get more information about calcium and vitamin D combination?
Your pharmacist has information about calcium and vitamin D combination written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of calcium and vitamin D combination?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
an irregular heartbeat;
nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
dry mouth;
constipation;
weakness;
headache;
a metallic taste;
muscle or bone pain; or
drowsiness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about calcium and vitamin D combination?
Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease,
past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are
pregnant or breast-feeding.
Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D
without first talking to your doctor.
Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor about all your prescription
and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
What should I avoid while taking calcium and vitamin D combination?
Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D
without first talking to your doctor.
What other drugs will affect calcium and vitamin D combination?
Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you are taking:
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium;
other calcium supplements;
calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements; or
a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline
(Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin,
Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with
calcium and vitamin D combination. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter
medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a
new medication without telling your doctor.
What happens if I have an overdose of calcium and vitamin D combination?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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Content provided by Multum - Last Updated 11/10/2009