Get Informed: Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
Active Ingredient(s)
Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
What does it do?
This product is a dietary supplement used to support bone growth needs.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 4:35 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Calcium 600 + D
- Caltrate + D
- Caltrate 600+D
- Calcium with Vitamin D
- Caltrate + Vitamin D
- Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- N/A
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 21 Nov 2009
- Est US Patients*
- 742,600
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- Yes
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 4,300 patients that use Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | 55% | 
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| Dietary Supplement | 20% |
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| Osteoarthritis | 6% |
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| Low Calcium | 5% |
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| Muscle Spasms | 3% |
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| Other | 17% |
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How well does Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 4,300 users taking Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 80%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D outweigh the bad things.
- 12%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D.
Common Side Effects of Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 4,300 users taking Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
17% of patients experience side-effects on Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D
Most Common Side Effects...
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Constipation
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Abdominal Pain, Altered Taste, Diarrhea, Nausea, Nausea/Vomiting
Global Patient Feedback for Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin D ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
What happens to the body without a vitamin D? What happens to the body without vitamin D?
52 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-07 09:54:11
Question/Comment:
What happens to the body without a vitamin D?
52 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-07 09:51:58
Answer/Reply:
The vitamin D helps your body to better or more easily absorb the calcium.
34 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-03 00:01:12
Question/Comment:
I just recently started taking calcium 600-d, is it really helpful in maintaing strong bones for a person over 50?
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-10 09:31:59
Answer/Reply:
My doctor suggested about a year ago that I take Caltrate 600 with D, and although I have been using a generic brand, it does help. I would not have taken it without my doctor suggesting that I do, because he said that it does help to maintain strong bones for those of us over 50. After a certain age people lose bone density, and if there are any medical conditions involved, those can also contribute to bone loss, so yes, it can help as well as walking at least 3 times a week.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-18 15:50:32
Question/Comment:
After being without a gallbladder for many, many years, I discovered Caltrate 600+ D chewables on a IBS forum. Many folks without a gallbladder seem to suffer from symtoms similar to IBS. Some one highly recommended the Caltrate as a help to the IBS symtoms, so I gave it a try. I've been using it since with no side effects and the symtoms are very minimal now. I also take Centrum Silver vitamins which contain Calcium and Vitamin D, so the trick is being sure that I don't get too much. Never exceed the maximum recommended dosage. I am also on Lisinopril HCTZ for blood pressure and one baby aspirin a day. All seems to work fine together and I have received my doctor's blessing on the combo.
59 year old Female
Posted: 2008-12-23 20:59:50
Question/Comment:
What is the daily recommended dose of calcium for a premenopausal woman? Why does the Calcium need to have vitamin D?
How much does my husband need to take since his dilantin is already failing his teeth, back, & kneck?
Can anyone out there be a jolly good holiday soul and answer me these questions? I would be gratefully appreciative!!!!!
56 year old Male
Posted: 2008-12-17 00:41:34
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
For age 19 to 50, the total calcium intake for the day should reach 1000 mg. For those older than age 50, the total calcium intake for the day should reach 1,200mg.
Vitamin D helps improve calcium absorption. Your body can obtain vitamin D from food and it can also make vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Since some people are not able to obtain all of the Vitamin D they need from food and sunlight, they need to also take a vitamin D supplement. If you are concern about your vitamin intake, it is always a good idea to first talk to your doctor about how your eating habits and other medical conditions might affect which vitamin supplements you might need.
Long-term use of phenytoin may cause weakening of the bones or bone disease. Your husband should talk to his doctor about ways to improve his bone health such as exercising, maintaining a healthy diet and taking supplements, such as vitamin D and calcium. Since some non-food sources of calcium, such as Tums and Os-Cal, can affect how well phenytoin absorbed by the body, your husband should first talk to his doctor before taking any supplements. If his doctor recommends calcium supplements, they can be taken about 2 hours after taking the phenytoin to help lessen the affect of the calcium on the absorption of phenytoin.
Posted: 2008-12-22 13:53:08
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