Calplex Dr. Norman's Calcium and Magnesium for Bones, 100 Capsules

People searching what Calplex is used for usually want a calcium they can find in Puerto Rico from a brand they know. Cal-plex by Dr. Norman's combines 500 mg of calcium carbonate (from limestone) and 250 mg of magnesium (from limestone) in each vegetarian capsule, so you get both minerals in the same dose. It is a mineral supplement, not a medicine for bone disease.

What it is and who it's for

A bottle of 100 vegetarian capsules for adults who do not reach their calcium and magnesium from food, for example people who eat little dairy or leafy greens. It is not an osteoporosis medicine and it does not replace vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise or what your doctor prescribes. The label states it is free of gelatin, corn, soy, salt, wheat, milk and egg products, sugar, starch and preservatives. It does not mention sesame, tree nuts or shellfish: if that is your allergy, check the bottle you receive.

Product details

Benefits

• Calcium and magnesium together, the two minerals people look for most for bones, in a single capsule.
• Calcium carbonate is about 40% calcium: roughly 200 mg of calcium per capsule.
• Vegetarian capsule with no gelatin, dairy or wheat.
• A Puerto Rico brand, easy to find in store. See the full Dr. Norman's line.

How to take it

The bottle says: take two (2) capsules twice a day as a dietary supplement for calcium and magnesium, so one bottle lasts 25 days at the full dose. Take it with a meal and a glass of water; calcium carbonate absorbs best with food. Do not stack it with another calcium supplement without asking. Keep the bottle closed in a cool, dry place. The photo may show an older lot; the bottle you receive is the one that counts.

Frequently asked questions

What is Calplex used for? Calcium and magnesium from Dr. Norman's, in a vegetarian capsule, as mineral support for bones.

What is the dose? Two capsules, twice a day. Keep in mind the Supplement Facts panel is written per 1 capsule, so the full daily dose is four times those numbers.

Does it have vitamin D? No. If you also need vitamin D in the same tablet, look at Source Naturals Chelated Calcium and Magnesium with Vitamin D3 1,000 IU.

Are there more options for bones? Yes, see all our bone and joint supplements.

Precautions

• Not for use during pregnancy, as the bottle states.
• At the full label dose (4 capsules) you take 1,000 mg of magnesium a day, above the 350 mg daily upper limit set for supplemental magnesium in adults; it can loosen stools. Ask your doctor whether the full dose fits you.
• Kidney stones, kidney disease, high blood calcium, or thyroid or heart medications: talk to your doctor first. Calcium and magnesium can reduce absorption of some medications for infections and thyroid pills; separate them by a few hours.
• Keep out of reach of children.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.