Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)
Brand Name:Calcitrate with D, Caltrate 600+D Soft Chews, Citracal + D, Os-Cal Extra D3, Oystercal-D, UpCal D, ...show all 50 brand namesOs-Cal 250 with D, Oysco D, Dical-D, Calcet, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, O-Cal-D, Oyster-D, Oyst-Cal-D, Caltro with Vitamin D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D with Calcium, Os-Cal with D, Caltrate 600 with D (obsolete), Calcarb with D, Posture-D H/P, Dical Captabs, Dicalphos plus D, Os-Cal 500 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Calvite P & D, Sedecal D, Chewable Calcium with Vitamin D, Osteocit D Plus, Os-Cal 500 + D, Citracal Petites, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal 250 mg + D, Calcio Del Mar, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Calcium 600+D, Risacal-D, Liquid Calcium with Vitamin D, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Calcium + D Slow Release 1200, Citracal Calcium Gummies, Caltrate Gummy Bites, Super Calcium 600 + D3 400, Os-Cal Calcium+D3, Caltrate 600 + D, Citracal Regular, Calcet Petites, Calcium 500+D, D3 with Calcium
Dosage Forms: oral capsule (600 mg-200 intl units); oral powder for reconstitution (500 mg-500 intl units/5 g); oral tablet (117 mg-133 intl units; 200 mg-250 intl units; 250 mg-125 units; 250 mg-200 intl units; 315 mg-200 intl units; 315 mg-250 intl units; 500 mg-125 units; 500 mg-200 intl units; 500 mg-400 intl units; 500 mg-600 intl units; 600 mg-125 units; 600 mg-200 units; 600 mg-400 intl units; 600 mg-800 intl units; 90 mg-25 mcg (1000 intl units)); oral tablet, chewable (200 mg-250 intl units; 250 mg-400 intl units; 250 mg-500 intl units; 500 mg-100 intl units; 500 mg-400 intl units; 600 mg-800 intl units); oral tablet, extended release (600 mg-500 intl units)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 31, 2019 – Written by Cerner Multum
- Overview
Di'Image Digital Image Corporation Technology enabling reliable, secure, supreme quality direct-to-consumer media transactions. H a p p y N e w Y e a r! D Images has helped countless families document those precious moments where new life has allowed new families to form, and existing families to grow. From the first days of our life, we build experiences which become memories; our first words, first steps, first tooth. While these memories may be stronger in our parents’ mind than in our own.
What is calcium and vitamin D combination?
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.
Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to treat or prevent a calcium deficiency.
There are many brands and forms of calcium and vitamin D combination available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if calcium and vitamin D combination is safe to use if you have:
kidney disease;
kidney stones;
heart disease;
cancer;
high levels of calcium in your blood;
circulation problems; or
a parathyroid gland disorder.
Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.
How should I take calcium and vitamin D combination?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Check the label of your calcium and vitamin D combination product to see if it should be taken with or without food.
Take the regular tablet with a full glass of water.
The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.
Calcium and vitamin D may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes dietary changes. Learn about the foods that contain calcium and vitamin D.
Your supplement dose may need to be adjusted as you make changes to your diet. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking calcium and vitamin D combination?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any multivitamins, mineral supplements, or antacids while you are taking calcium and vitamin D combination.
Calcium and vitamin D combination side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have signs of too much calcium in your body, such as:
nausea, vomiting, constipation;
increased thirst or urination;
muscle weakness, bone pain; or
confusion, lack of energy, or feeling tired.
Common side effects may include:
an irregular heartbeat;
weakness, drowsiness, headache;
dry mouth, or a metallic taste in your mouth; or
muscle or bone pain.
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.
See also:
Calcium/vitamin d side effects (in more detail)
Calcium and vitamin D combination dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoporosis:
Calcium - General Range: 1000 mg to 1300 mg daily
Vitamin D - General Range: 200 international units to 800 international units daily
Note: While much larger vitamin D dosages have been recommended as a single agent, many calcium-vitamin D combination supplements will contain approximately 200 international units to 400 international units of vitamin D per dose.
Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement:
Calcium - General Range: 1000 mg to 1300 mg daily
Vitamin D - General Range: 200 international units to 800 international units daily
Note: While much larger vitamin D dosages have been recommended as a single agent, many calcium-vitamin D combination supplements will contain approximately 200 international units to 400 international units of vitamin D per dose.
What other drugs will affect calcium and vitamin D combination?
Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines, and some medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin D. If you take other medications, take them at least 2 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after you take calcium and vitamin D combination.
Other drugs may affect calcium and vitamin D combination, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
See also:
Calcium/vitamin d drug interactions (in more detail)
Further information
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.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 5.01.
More about calcium / vitamin d
Consumer resources
Other brands:Citracal + D, Caltrate 600+D, Calcitrate with D, Os-Cal Calcium+D3, ... +4 more
Related treatment guides
Jump to: main content, navigation, or top of page.
Phone: 864-488-1288 Fax: 864-488-0205
Jump to: main content, navigation, or top of page.
D Image Plus Clothing
Located in beautiful Gaffney, SC, and serving the Upstate area, Image Plus, Inc. is the region's premier provider of signage, including awnings, fleet graphics, illuminated signs and letters, non-illuminated signs and letters, and CNC routing.
Image Plus, Inc. provides a wide variety of services throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and the greater Southeast region. We provide wide format printing using solvent inks with lamination on an array of materials. Additionally, we're the region's premier provider of Illuminated and non-illuminated signs and letters. We also offer CNC routing on foam, sentra, HDU, wood, acrylic and aluminum, as well as graphic and vehicle production and installation services.
Image Plus, Inc. is eager to serve you and your imaging needs. Call us today at 864-488-1288 or stop in and see us at 181 Hyatt St. in Gaffney.
Jump to: main content, navigation, or top of page.
©2017 Image Plus, Inc. Powered by Westlake Web Works181 Hyatt Street, Gaffney, SC 29341
D Image Plush
Jump to: main content, navigation, or top of page.