Dosage / Direction for Use
1-2 tab once daily. Max: 1,400 mg.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take w/ meals for better absorption.
Contraindications
Conditions associated w/ hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, chronic renal impairment; presence or history of renal stones; renal osteodystrophy w/ hyperphosphatemia; Wilson's disease, hepatic & biliary disease (copper).
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria; constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea; pruritus, rash, urticaria.
Interactions
Cardiac glycosides, tetracyclines, thyroxine, bisphosphonates, Na fluoride, quinolone, Fe (take at least 3 hr apart); thiazide diuretics; systemic corticosteroids; alcohol; antacid containing Al & laxatives; anticonvulsant, penicillamine & trientine (take 2 hr apart); OC; cholestyramine, colestipol, liqd paraffin, sucralfate.