Caltrate
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What is Caltrate?
Generic Name: calcium carbonate
Other Brand Names:
Alka-Mints, Alkets, Alkums, Amilac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcitab, Caltro, Chooz, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Mylanta Child, Nephro Calci, OsCal 500, Oysco 500, Oyst Cal, Oyst Cal 500
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Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal
functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other
minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body.
Calcium carbonate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.
Calcium carbonate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on Caltrate (138)
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Caltrate D - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Community
- Jul 03, 2008
hello everyone im a 22 year old male and iv been noticing lately that my teeth feel a littl...
