Pronunciation: KAL-see-um KAR-bo-nate/mag-NEE-zee-um/VYE-ta-min D
Generic Name: Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.
Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D is used for:
Treating or preventing calcium deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D is a dietary supplement. It works by providing extra calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D to your body.
Do NOT use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D
- you have high blood calcium, magnesium, or vitamin D levels
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D:
Some medical conditions may interact with Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have high blood phosphate levels or high calcium levels
- if you have appendicitis, heart problems, parathyroid problems, hardening of the arteries, kidney problems, kidney stones, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage of your bowel, stomach bleeding), or inflammatory problems (eg, sarcoidosis)
- if you take digoxin or if you are dehydrated
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D
- Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), certain cephalosporins (eg, cefpodoxime), iron, mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), sodium polystyrene sulfonate, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because their effectiveness may be decreased by Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D:
Use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D by mouth with or without food.
- Take Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
- If you take an azole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole), a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), certain cephalosporins (eg, cefpodoxime), iron, mycophenolate, a quinolone antibiotic (eg, ciprofloxacin), a cation exchange resin (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, doxycycline), or a thyroid hormone, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take them with Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D.
- If you miss a dose of Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D.
Important safety information:
- Do not take large doses of vitamins while you use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D unless your doctor tells you to.
- Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D has calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has calcium, magnesium, or vitamin D in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D should not be used in CHILDREN without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D while you are pregnant. It is not known if Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D:
Store Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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