Comparing Boniva vs Caltrate 600+D
Boniva | Caltrate 600+D |
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Boniva (ibandronate) | Caltrate 600+D (calcium / vitamin d) |
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Prescription only
Boniva helps to increase bone mineral density and is given as a tablet once every month or by injection once every three months. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and back... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Osteoporosis, Dietary Supplementation. Caltrate 600+D may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Osteoporosis
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More about Boniva (ibandronate) | More about Caltrate 600+D (calcium / vitamin d) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Boniva has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 17% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 72% reported a negative effect. |
Caltrate 600+D has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: Boniva side effects in more detail. |
See also: Caltrate 600+D side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
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Other calcium / vitamin d brands include: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcet Petites, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600 D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Caltrate Gummy Bites, Caltro with Vitamin D, Calvite P, Chewable Calcium with Vitamin D, Citracal + D, Citracal Calcium Gummies, Citracal Calcium Pearls, Citracal Maximum, Citracal Petites, Citracal Plus Heart Health, Citracal Regular, Citracal Regular 250 mg + D, Citracal Slow Release 1200, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical Captabs, Dical-D, Dicalphos plus D, Os-Cal 500 Chewable, Os-Cal Calcium+D3, Os-Cal Extra D3, Oysco 500 with D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Oystercal-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D, UPCal D, Wellesse Liquid Calcium with Vitamin D View more | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with Boniva:
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A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Caltrate 600+D:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
May 16, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
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