Is OS-Cal discontinued?
“Thank you for your inquiry on Oc-Cal Calcium+D3 Tablets marketed by GSK Consumer Health in the United States. Please note that this product is being discontinued due to the State of California enforcing an immediate halt on dredging of oyster shells.”
What is Cal 600 used for?
Cal-600 is a high potency calcium supplement which assists in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis where dietary calcium intake is inadequate. The Australian recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000mg for adult women and men. The recommended daily intake of calcium for postmenopausal women is 1300mg.
How often do you take OS-Cal?
Adult Dosage: 1 tab 2–3 times daily.
What is the generic name for OS-Cal?
Almotriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound).
Is Oscal good for osteoporosis?
Uses of Os-Cal 500+D: It is used to help growth and good health. It is used to prevent or treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis). It is used to treat or prevent low calcium levels.
Is 600mg calcium enough?
In his opinion, 600 mg is probably enough for most people to keep their fracture risk low, but because extra calcium might be protective against colon cancer, he sees a daily intake of 600 to 1,000 mg as a reasonable goal. There may be real drawbacks to overdoing calcium, especially if dairy foods are the source.
What are the side effects of calcium 600 mg?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away 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.
What happens if you have too much Cal?
Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work. Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. These four tiny glands are situated in the neck, near the thyroid gland.
What is OS-Cal used for?
This medication is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets.
What is OS-Cal?
Is calcium hydroxyapatite better than calcium carbonate?
Calcium supplements of hydroxyapatite have shown early promise for maintaining bone health better than calcium carbonate supplements, although more research in this area is needed.