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Calcium Phosphate

Latest prescription information about Calcium Phosphate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Calcium Phosphate
Pronunciation : KAL-See-um-poos-ph-ate
Trade Name(s): 
India- Orical, Calcium Lactate, Bonex, Cal -D 250, Calcicip, Bonycal, Intacla 250, Factocal –250, Presscal, Hypophos, Phosforid, Bonycal, Cal -D 500, Factocal, Karecal, Intacal 500, Calcium Sandoz (500 mg), Orthocal –500, Oscal, Vcal, Chewriv Kid, Phostat, Calibon -Z 250, Miltab doubt.
International- Posture.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication contains two minerals, prescribed for calcium deficiencies.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category N : Not yet classified.


When it is to be taken : 
The recommended dose is 1 to 2 tablets (667mg) orally once a day.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney stones, thyroid problem, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth, increased thirst and increased urination.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid taking other medications for 2 hours after consuming this tablet.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature.

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