

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. For best absorption, if your total daily dose is more than 600 milligrams, then divide your dose and space it throughout the day. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor. If your product contains calcium citrate, then it may be taken with or without food. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Calcium is necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle, and bone. Such low blood caclium level conditions as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany). This combination medication prevents or treats low blood calcium levels due to people’s diets.
