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Calcium carbonate (Caltrate) should be taken with meals since it requires stomach acid to dissolve and absorb. Also, calcium carbonate has the most calcium per pill (40%), therefore you need to take fewer pills. In some people, calcium carbonate causes constipation. Calcium citrate (Citracal) can be absorbed on an empty stomach and is not as dependent on stomach acid for absorption. However, it has less calcium per pill (20%), so you have to take more pills. It does not cause constipation.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoI don't know about Oscal, but a Hopkins pharmacist told me that Citracal was definitely better than Caltrate because the pills don't have all the coating (Caltrate has corn starch listed as one of their main ingredients) so it is directly & easily absorbed (you can take it without eating food, whereas you can only take Caltrate with meals). Hope that helps!
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Can you take caltrate d with simvastatin?
Yes, you can take caltrate D with simvastatin. There is no drug interaction.
Where can Caltrate be purchased from?
Caltrate can actually be purchased at many different stores, as well as online. Some of these include Walgreens (in store and the website) and Amazon.
Who is the spokesmodel for citracal?
Kate Hodge
Who is the female spokesperson for Citracal?
Kate Hodge
Is citracal kosher?
They had a kosher formula, but it was discontinued.
What does caltrate contain?
Calcium carbonate (serves as supplement of calcium)
What is caltrate?
Calcium citrate is the calcium salt of citric acid .
What does the company Citracal offer?
The company Citracal is well known for offering a calcium supplement product. They have expanded into other forms of calcium supplements, such as soft chews and caplets.
Is the actress in the caltrate ad on tv the new secretary on the office?
Yep!
Does Sigourney Weaver do the current Caltrate TV commercial?
Stephanie March
Who is the citracal tv model in blue dress?
She's a model.
Can you email a copy of Kate Hodge's commercial for Citracal?
Yes, you can!
