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Brand name: Caltrate TM
Active ingredients: calcium, calcium carbonate
What it is used for
Assists in preventing and treating osteoporosis. Calcium supplement.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
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'.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Food interactions
For the active ingredient calcium carbonate
- Food increases the absorption of calcium carbonate.
Do I need a prescription?
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for this medicine. You can ask your pharmacist.This medicine is
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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