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Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium

Brand Names

Icar, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Antacid, Alka-Mints, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calci-Mix, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Chooz, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Antacid Barrier

What is Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium

Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium or Calcium carbonate supplements are the most popular dietary supplements. It is available as an antacid and as a calcium supplement.


Side effects of Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium

The possible side effects of Calcium carbonate include:

  • Belching
  • Gas
  • Constipation

The following side effects are considered to be serious:

  • Kidney stones
  • Excessive drowsiness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Frequent urination
  • Changes in your heart rate
  • Confusion
  • Signs of an allergic reaction (Hives or a rash; Itching; Swelling of the lips, mouth or throat; Wheezing or other difficulty breathing)


Indication

Calcium is vital for such normal functions of our body as bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also be mixed with other minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent and to treat the deficit of calcium.


Precautions

It is very important to tell your doctor if you have:

  • An allergic reaction to calcium carbonate or any other drugs
  • Are taking other prescription and non-prescription medications, especially digoxin (Lanoxin), etidronate (Didronel), phenytoin (Dilantin), tetracycline (Sumycin) and vitamins. You should not take calcium carbonate within 1-2 hours of taking other medicines, because it may reduce the effectiveness of the other medicine.
  • Kidney disease or stomach conditions
  • Are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or breastfeeding


Dosage forms

Age Dose
0-6 months 210 mg daily
7- 12 months 270 mg daily
1-3 years 500 mg daily
4-8 years 800 mg daily
9-18 years 1300 mg daily
19-50 years 1000 mg daily
51 years and older 1200 mg daily

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