Vr Calcium Oral

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Generic Name: CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS - ORAL

Vr Calcium Oral Side Effects

Constipation and upset stomach may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

nausea/vomiting
loss of appetite
unusual weight loss
mental/mood changes
bone/muscle pain
headache
increased thirst/urination
weakness
unusual tiredness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Vr Calcium Oral Precautions

Before taking calcium, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies.

This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this product, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

high calcium levels (hypercalcemia)

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product:

kidney disease
kidney stones
little or no stomach acid (achlorhydria)
heart disease
disease of the pancreas
a certain lung disease (sarcoidosis)
difficulty absorbing nutrition from food (malabsorption syndrome)

Some sugar-free formulations of calcium may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this drug safely.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.

This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.