Super Calcium Plus with Boron contains two forms of calcium including calcium citrate, a well absorbed form of calcium.
Super Calcium Plus with Boron contains vitamin D to support the absorption of dietary calcium.
Calcium and vitamin D support bone mineralisation, density and strength.
Super Calcium Plus with Boron contains magnesium. Calcium and magnesium support muscle health and cardiovascular and nervous system function.
Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D play an important role in maintaining teeth mineralisation and healthy teeth.
A diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life. Calcium may help prevent osteoporosis when dietary intake is inadequate.
Adults only: Take 1 tablet, three times a day, with food, or as directed by your health professional.
Does not contain egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, gluten, lactose or artificial colours or flavours.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Caution with tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics - drug bioavailability may be reduced with calcium, magnesium or manganese supplementation. Take antibiotics either 2 hours before or 4-6 hours after calcium.
Caution with thiazide diuretics - drug decreases urinary excretion of calcium. Monitor serum calcium levels and look for signs of hypercalcaemia.
Caution with cardiac glycosides (digoxin) - calcium supplementation may cause drug toxicity. Monitor use.
Caution with bisphosphonates - magnesium can form complexes with drug and reduce absorption. Separate dose by 2 hours.
Caution with calcium channel blockers - magnesium may have additive effects and enhance the hypotensive effect. Monitor blood pressure.
Caution with potassium-sparing diuretics - these drugs also have magnesium-sparing properties which could, theoretically, lead to increased magnesium levels. Monitor.
Caution with skeletal muscle relaxants - magnesium can potentiate effects.
Caution with magnesium, iron and zinc supplements - concurrent use with calcium can reduce the absorption of these minerals. Separate dose by 2 hours.
CAUTIONS:
Calcium supplementation is contraindicated in hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.
Caution with hyperparathyroidism and chronic kidney disease - calcium supplementation should only be taken under medical supervision.
Vitamin D is contraindicated in people with vitamin D hypersensitivity, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and hypercalcaemia.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Calcium supplementation may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, constipation and flatulence in some sensitive individuals.
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