Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
It has been 3 months since the delivery of my baby. i'm supposed to take calcium supplement. just wanted to know whether calcimax 500 and shelcal have?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Calcium: for most people, one calcium tab twice daily containing 500 -600 mg elemental calcium is a good dose. There are many brands, virtually all acceptable.
Answered 8/15/2020
605 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is calcium carbonate a better calcium supplement than calcium citrate?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What calcium supplement should I use, calcium carbonate or calcium citrate?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is taking CALCIUM CARBONATE supplement contributory to kidney stone formation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I ran out of my antacid ulcer medicine so I took some Tums (calcium carbonate) calcium/calcium supplement. Is that bad?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Are Tums (calcium carbonate) a good calcium supplement?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What happens if you take too many calcium supplement tablets like tums (calcium carbonate)?
Hello - I take Adderall and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) daily. May I take a magnesium oxide/zinc sulfate/calcium carbonate supplement?
I take 850 mg metformin permanently. Will taking potassium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate supplements prevents lactic acidosis or lower the risk?
I am 29 yr old and and do lot of weight lifting . Can i consume calcarea phos 12x instead of shelcal 500 mg as a calcium supplement?
Which is a better calcium supplement: calcium carbonate or calcium citrate? Why?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
