Caltrate Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 600 tab Ca carbonate 1,500 mg (equiv to Ca 600 mg). Per Calcium+D tab Ca carbonate 1,500 mg (equiv to Ca 600 mg), vit D₃ 500 IU. Per Calcium+D PLUS tab Ca carbonate 1,500 mg (equiv to Ca 600 mg), vit D₃ 500 IU, Mg 50 mg, Zn 7.5 mg, Cu 0.5 mg, Mn 1.75 mg

Indications/Uses

Ca dietary supplement.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab bd.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypercalcaemia & hypercalciuria. Severe renal failure.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment, history of renal calculi.

Adverse Reactions

Mild GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides & interfered absorption of tetracycline by Ca salts.

MIMS Class

Calcium/with Vitamins

ATC Classification

A12AA04 - calcium carbonate ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.
A12AX - Calcium, combinations with vitamin D and/or other drugs ; Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Caltrate Calcium+D FC tab

Packing/Price

100's;60's

Form

Caltrate Calcium+D PLUS FC tab

Packing/Price

100's;60's

Form

Caltrate 600 tab

Packing/Price

60's

Caltrate

calcium carbonate

calcium carbonate + vitamin d3

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma