PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

Osteocare Original is a bone health supplement that typically contains:

• Calcium (often as calcium carbonate)
• Magnesium
• Zinc
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

Uses / Indications

Used to support and prevent:

• Calcium deficiency
• Weak or brittle bones (osteopenia, osteoporosis support)
• Bone pain due to mineral deficiency
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding calcium support
• Growth and bone development in adolescents
• General bone and teeth health maintenance

Direction for Use

• Usually taken 1–2 tablets daily
• Best taken with or after food for better absorption
• Swallow with water
• Can be used long term if prescribed

Side Effects

Common:

• Constipation
• Bloating
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Nausea

Less common:

• Excess calcium (if overused)
• Metallic taste

Rare:

• Kidney stone formation (with long-term high intake)

Warnings

• Avoid excessive calcium intake (risk of hypercalcemia)
• Use cautiously in:
• Kidney disease
• History of kidney stones
• Do not combine with other high-dose calcium supplements unless advised

Interactions

May reduce absorption of:

• Tetracycline
• Ciprofloxacin
• Iron supplements

Other cautions:

• Thyroid medicines (e.g., levothyroxine)
• Some diuretics

Take at least 2–4 hours apart from these medicines.

Cautions

Use carefully in:

• Kidney disease
• Heart disease with calcium restrictions
• Patients on long-term multiple supplements