Calcium Carbonate
Oscal 500 is a calcium supplement containing calcium carbonate, designed to help prevent and treat calcium deficiency. It is commonly prescribed for individuals at risk of osteoporosis or those who do not get adequate calcium from their diet alone.
Oscal 500 is a calcium supplement used to prevent and treat calcium deficiency and support bone health.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 218959
- Generic
- Oscal 500
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteopenia, and hypocalcemia. Also used as a calcium supplement for individuals with increased calcium needs or inadequate dietary intake.
Provides elemental calcium, an essential mineral necessary for bone formation, muscle function, nerve transmission, and various cellular processes. Calcium carbonate is absorbed in the intestines and helps maintain normal serum calcium levels.
Should be taken with food for better absorption. May interact with certain medications including antibiotics and thyroid medications. Patients with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, or certain bone disorders should consult a healthcare provider before use.
Official drug label
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