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Citracal Petites

product on market Tablet or Pill Bayer Citacal Safety: 100/100
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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Calcium and vitamin D are used to support bone density and mineral absorption. There is strong research evidence supporting their role in skeletal health, although the specific evidence coverage for this formulation is limited. The profile maintains a high safety score.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Citracal Petites
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
Single Vitamin and Mineral
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 IU (125% DV)
Within RDA (0.8× RDA) 608 studies (A:16, B:251)
Calcium
400 mg (40% DV)

Other Ingredients

Calcium Citrate Polyethylene Glycol Croscarmellose Sodium Polyvinyl Alcohol Titanium Dioxide Magnesium Silicate Magnesium Stearate Vitamin D3
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Adults: Take 1 to 2 tablets two times daily or as recommended by your physician, pharmacist or health professional. For breast health support, take two tablets twice daily.

Warnings & Precautions

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Do not use if pouch is torn or open.

Formulation Notes

Recommended daily dose meets ACOG and NOF guidelines for calcium intake for women aged 50+

ONLY CITRACAL(R) contains calcium citrate for absorption with or without food.

Also supports breast health with more vitamin D

Additional Information

NEW FINDING: >50% of women taking calcium may not effectively absorb it because they don't take it with a meal.

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SMALLER SIZE EASIER TO SWALLOW For professional use only. Not for sale.

- Unsurpassed absorption with or without food - May be more appropriate for patients on acid-reducing medications like PPIs - May not cause kidney stones Among leading calcium brands.

June 2008

friend of the National Osteoporosis Foundation(TM)

References: 1. Data on file. Survey of 1500 women. November 2007. Bayer HealthCare LLC. 2. Sakhaee K, Bhuket T, Adams-Huet B, Sudhaker Rao D. Meta-analysis of calcium bioactivity: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999;6:313-321. 3. Reid IR, Mason B, Home A, et al. Randomized controlled trial of calcium in healthy older women. Am J Med. 2006;119:777-785.

BAYER BAYER

American College of OB/GYN (ACOG) guidelines recommend 1000 to 1500mg/day of calcium with 400 to 800 IU vitamin D for enhanced absorption, for women aged 50+.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) guidelines recommend 1200mg/day of calcium for men and women, with 800 to 1000 IU vitamin D3 for adults aged 50+.

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50170R0408

Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2012-08-24
Product TypeSingle Vitamin and Mineral
FormTablet or Pill
BrandBayer Citacal
DSLD ID9625
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

872
Research Sources
53
Avg Quality
309
Meta Analysis
309
Clinical Trial
111
Rct
71
Systematic Review
55
Guideline
4
Cochrane Review
4
Regulatory Source
2
Other
2
Narrative Review
2
Observational
1
Openfda Safety
A Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures associated with involutional and post-menopausal osteoporosis
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2009 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of cancer in adults
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
A Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Drugs for preventing lung cancer in healthy people
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020 PubMed DOI
A Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011 PubMed DOI
A High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023 PubMed DOI
A The effect of vitamin D supplementation on depressive symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023 PubMed DOI
A Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2009 PubMed DOI
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