Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet Frequency: once or twice daily Note: Administered by mouth |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: greater than 3 Years |
Dose: Chewing Gum – 2-3 chewing gum Frequency: 2 divided doses daily |
Administration
- Take with food
- Chew or crush tablet completely
Side Effect
- Anorexia
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Xerostomia
- Acid rebound
- Milk-alkali syndrome
- Hypercalcemia
- Muscle/bone pain
- Metallic taste
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Arrhythmias
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Tetracycline
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May affect absorption
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Systemic Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone)
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May reduce calcium absorption
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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