claim: NEW FINDING:
>50% of women taking calcium may not effectively absorb it because they don't take it with a meal.
claim: Pull out and down to open
other: Recommended daily dose meets ACOG and NOF guidelines for calcium intake for women aged 50+
other: Directions: Adults: Take 1 to 2 tablets two times daily or as recommended by your physician, pharmacist or health professional. For breast health support, take two tablets twice daily.
other: Don't recommend just any calcium Recommend Citracal(R) Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D PETITES
claim: SMALLER SIZE
EASIER TO SWALLOW
For professional use only. Not for sale.
other: ONLY CITRACAL(R) contains calcium citrate for absorption with or without food.
claim: - Unsurpassed absorption with or without food
- May be more appropriate for patients on acid-reducing medications like PPIs
- May not cause kidney stones
Among leading calcium brands.
other: (C) 2008 Bayer HealthCare LLC
claim: June 2008
other: Also supports breast health with more vitamin D
other: Compared to CITRACAL(R) Regular.
other: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
other: friend of the National Osteoporosis Foundation(TM)
claim: References: 1. Data on file. Survey of 1500 women. November 2007. Bayer HealthCare LLC. 2. Sakhaee K, Bhuket T, Adams-Huet B, Sudhaker Rao D. Meta-analysis of calcium bioactivity: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999;6:313-321. 3. Reid IR, Mason B, Home A, et al. Randomized controlled trial of calcium in healthy older women. Am J Med. 2006;119:777-785.
other: The Friend of NOF seal is a trademark of The National Osteoporosis Foundation.
other: BAYER BAYER
warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
warning: Do not use if pouch is torn or open.
claim: American College of OB/GYN (ACOG) guidelines recommend 1000 to 1500mg/day of calcium with 400 to 800 IU vitamin D for enhanced absorption, for women aged 50+.
claim: The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) guidelines recommend 1200mg/day of calcium for men and women, with 800 to 1000 IU vitamin D3 for adults aged 50+.
identity: Calcium Supplement
other: Bayer, the Bayer Cross and Citracal are trademarks of Bayer.
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