Do not take calcium citrate with any antacid or other medicine that contains aluminum if you have kidney disease. You may not be able to take calcium citrate, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions, or take any of the medications, listed above. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium citrate if you are pregnant. In general, calcium is important for the development of an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium citrate if you are breast-feeding.
Calcium is also important for the development of a breast-feeding baby.
Take calcium citrate exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the directions on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Swallow the calcium citrate tablets with a full glass of water. Allow the effervescent tablets to dissolve completely in the amount of water directed on the package. Drink the full amount of the mixture once it has dissolved.