Calcium and vitamin D combination

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:

• kidney disease;

• past or present kidney stones;

• heart disease;

• cancer;

• high levels of calcium in your blood;

• circulation problems; or

• a parathyroid gland disorder.

Do not take calcium and vitamin D without your doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different during this time.

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.

Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.

Take this medicine with food that is not high in fiber (such as bran).

The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without your doctor's advice.

Avoid taking an antacid within 2 hours before or after you take calcium and vitamin D combination. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcium and vitamin D combination.

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.