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Caltrate TM
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Active ingredients: calcium carbonate
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CALTRATE calcium 600mg (as carbonate) tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Assists in preventing and treating osteoporosis. Calcium supplement.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White, capsule shaped, film-coated tablets; one side is scored and engraved with "C" on left of score, "600" on right of score. The other side engraved with 'CALTRATE'.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 100 tablets pack
- 120 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
- 8 tablets pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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