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Caltrate TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: calcium

Brand name

(ARTG)

: CALTRATE calcium 600mg (as carbonate) tablet bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Assists in preventing and treating osteoporosis. Calcium supplement.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • White, capsule shaped, film-coated tablets; one side is scored and engraved with "C" on left of score, "600" on right of score. The other side engraved with 'CALTRATE'.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled.

  • 100 tablets pack
  • 120 tablets pack
  • 30 tablets pack
  • 60 tablets pack
  • 8 tablets pack

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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