Question 1

how do you acquire os-cal?

Accepted Answer

Os-Cal: is over the counter. You can purchase it at the store.

Question 2

who should not take os-cal?

Accepted Answer

Os-Cal: "Tumor that Dissolves Bone, Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements, Kidney Stone, Kidney Disease, Sarcoidosis, Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland, High Amount of Calcium in the Blood, Extreme Loss of Body Water."  Per:  http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-59713/natural-o-s-cal-500-oral/details/list-contraindications

Question 3

is os-cal still from oysters?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Os-cal contains oyster shell powder . The oysters  are dredged from  U.S.  Offshore oyster beds.

Question 4

do i need os-cal for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Only if OB says so: Discuss all meds over the counter and prescription with your OB prior to pregnancy attempts.

Question 5

is taking os-cal with breakfast a way to increase calcium?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) are a good form of low cost calcium, .

Question 6

someone said something about taking os-cal at breakfast would that work for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oscal is best taken in at least two dosages one in the am and one in the pm with meals. Remember calcium is only part of the treatment for osteoporosis. For example vitamnid, weight bearing exercise, and possible meds such as Fosamax or Actonel (risedronate) and other may be needed.

Question 7

how effective is os-cal for reducing the risk of hip fractures?

Accepted Answer

Os-cal is a suppl-: -lement for those who have deficient calcium levels, and needs 2 be taken with Vit-D-3, 2000iu/day. in order to decrease the chance of a hip fracture, adequate calcium in your diet is important as well as weight bearing exercise. if you have osteoporosis, there are many factors 2 consider for treatment. Fm Hx, fracture Hx, T-score. you need to see an internist that treats the entity,no easy fix.

Question 8

side effects of tums (calcium carbonate) seriously?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Too many Tums (or other antacids containing calcium carbonate) over an extended period of time can lead to "milk alkali syndrome" in which there are high levels of calcium in the blood & a shift in the body's acid-base balance towards alkaline. This can lead to calcium deposits in the kidneys & other tissues as well as kidney stones. Limit calcium intake to 1500 mg/day in divided doses.

Question 9

any side effects to taking tums (calcium carbonate) every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Too many Tums (or other antacids containing calcium carbonate) over an extended period of time can lead to "milk alkali syndrome" in which there are high levels of calcium in the blood & a shift in the body's acid-base balance towards alkaline. This can lead to calcium deposits in the kidneys & other tissues as well as kidney stones. Limit calcium intake to 1500 mg/day in divided doses.

Question 10

side effects of tums (calcium carbonate) taken daily for the calcium?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Constipation can be related to using tums (calcium carbonate).

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