Calcium Supplementation in Pregnancy

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All calcium supplements are not equal; some kinds are absorbed better by the body than others. Calcium Carbonate, the most widely used form of calcium, may not dissolve as easily in the stomach as calcium citrate or calcium gluconate, especially in the elderly. However, calcium citrate and gluconate are less concentrated than calcium carbonate. This means that you may have to take more of some kinds of calcium supplements than others to get an equivalent amount of this important mineral.

PRODUCTMG OF AVAILABLE CALCIUM
Caltrate 600Carbonate (600mg)
Caltrate 600 + Vitamin DCarbonate (600mg)
TumsCarbonate (limestone)(200mg)
Tums E-XCarbonate (limestone)(300mg)
Tums 500Carbonate (limestone)(500mg)
CitracalCitrate (200mg)
Citracal + DCitrate (315mg)
Viactiv (chewable)Carbonate (500mg)
Os-Cal or Os-Cal 500+DCarbonate (oyster shell); This type may contain trace amounts of lead and should be avoided in pregnancy
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May-Grant Obstetrics & Gynecology participates with the following insurances. Please note that office copays are due at the time of service and any co-insurances are the responsibility of the patient. Please check with your carrier or call our office at 717-397-8177 for an updated menu of insurance options.

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