Has Citracal been discontinued?

Citracal [Discontinued] – Natural Chemist.

Is Citracal made in China?

Calcium citrate is made from high purity limestone (calcium carbonate) and citric acid. Citracal is manufactured at Mission Pharmacal in San Antonio, Texas. The ingredients used in the manufacture of our global product portfolio are sourced from all over the world including China.

Which is better Citracal or Caltrate?

Calcium Citrate Absorption Citracal dissolves slightly better in water than Caltrate, and your body can absorb 20 percent more calcium from Citracal than from the same amount of Caltrate.

What is Citracal Petites used for?

It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany).

Which citracal supplement is best?

Best Overall: Citracal Petites Calcium Citrate These pills also include vitamin D3, which works in partnership with calcium to maintain strong bones.

Who manufactures citracal?

Mission Pharmacal will continue to manufacture Citracal for Bayer, but strategically speaking, the deal allows the company to grow on the specialty Rx and OTC pharmaceutical fronts.

How much calcium should a 70 year old woman take?

1,200 mg
Daily suggested calcium intake for adults Adults 19-50 years: 1,000 mg. Adult men 51-70 years: 1,000 mg. Adult women 51-70 years: 1,200 mg. Adults 71 years and older: 1,200 mg.

What are the side effects of citracal?

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, mental/mood changes, bone/muscle pain, headache, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness.

What is the best calcium to take?

Calcium carbonate supplements
Calcium carbonate supplements tends to be the best value, because they contain the highest amount of elemental calcium (about 40% by weight). Because calcium carbonate requires stomach acid for absorption, it’s best to take this product with food.