Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Calcium Plus Vitamin D. It contains two medications in each dose. This medicine helps to treat or prevent low calcium levels. Calcium is very important and has many effects on the body, like maintaining healthy bones and muscles. Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium. You may need to take a Calcium Plus Vitamin D supplement if you don't receive enough calcium from your diet. It may have other uses, too. 

It is often taken several times each day with food. Calcium Plus D is commonly available in a pill form but there are many forms and doses available. Your doctor will determine what dose is right for you based on your age and condition. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. You should read the 'Instructions for Use' for full information. If you still have questions, your doctor or pharmacist can help.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include gas, constipation, upset stomach, and diarrhea. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.  

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Calcium Plus D can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Calcium Plus D, work closely with your doctor and read the Patient Information Sheet for full information.