Cal-Gest [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Alcalak [OTC];Alka-Mints? [OTC];Cal-Gest? [OTC];Cal-Mint [OTC];Calci-Chew? [OTC];Calci-Mix? [OTC];Caltrate? 600 [OTC];Children's Pepto [OTC];Chooz? [OTC];Florical? [OTC];Maalox? Children's [OTC];Maalox? Regular Strength [OTC];Nephro-Calci? [OTC];Nutralox? [OTC];Oysco 500 [OTC];OystercalT 500 [OTC];Rolaids? Extra Strength [OTC];Super Calcium 600 [OTC];TitralacT [OTC];Tums? E-X [OTC];Tums? Extra Strength Sugar Free [OTC];Tums? Quickpak [OTC];Tums? SmoothiesT [OTC];Tums? Ultra [OTC];Tums? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Cal?;Calcite-500;Caltrate?;Caltrate? Select;Os-Cal?;Tums Extra Strength;Tums Smoothies;Tums? Chews Extra Strength;Tums? Regular Strength;Tums? Ultra Strength
Uses
- It is used to help growth and good health.
- It is used to put off or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
- It is used to lower high phosphate levels.
- It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
- It is used to stop and treat low calcium levels.
- Antacids lower stomach acid.
- Calcium is a diet aid that helps the body make strong bones.
- Calcium lowers how much phosphate gets in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
Dosing
How to take
- Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after a high bran or fiber meal.
- Take this drug with food.
- Take 1 to 3 hours after meals as an antacid.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis):
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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