Citracal Slow Release 1200
by Bayer Citracal · other (e.g. tea bag) · 80 coated caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 285631
- Serving 2 caplets
- 40 servings
Citracal Slow Release 1200 by Bayer Citracal lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 2 caplets, such as 0 g of sugar alcohol, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D, 1,200 mg of calcium and 80 mg of magnesium, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2023.
What is in Citracal Slow Release 1200?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 caplets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Sugars | 0 g | ||
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol | 0 g | ||
| Vitamin Das Vitamin D31000 IU | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | 125% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Calcium | 1,200 mg | 92% | Higher than 99% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% | 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 285631 (entered May 24, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 1,200 mg of calcium is higher than 99% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 118 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Citracal Slow Release 1200's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Calcium Citrate Chewable Natural Mixed Fruit FlavorKAL 5 shared, 78% alike
- Liquid Calcium Magnesium Berry FlavoredIntegrative Therapeutics 5 shared, 78% alike
- Liquid Calcium Magnesium Orange-Vanilla FlavoredIntegrative Therapeutics 5 shared, 78% alike
- Calcium Citrate+ 500 mg Mixed FruitKAL 5 shared, 78% alike
- Citracal Petites Calcium CitrateBayer Citracal 5 shared, 78% alike
- Calcium & Vitamin D3 Citrus FlavoredNature's Way 6 shared, 75% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Take once daily
- Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 serving (2 caplets) once daily in the morning with food or as recommended by your health professional. Take with a full glass of water in an upright position.
- Warnings
- Elderly patients, adolescent users, or those with difficulty swallowing are recommended to consult a health professional prior to use.
- Elderly patients, adolescent users, or those with difficulty swallowing are recommended to consult a health professional prior to use. Keep out of reach of children
- If pregnant, breast-feeding, taking medication, or have any medical condition ask a health professional before use.
- Not for children under 12 years of age
- Due to the sustained release nature of this product, you should seek advice from your pharmacist about use with certain prescription medications.
- Do not exceed recommended intake Do not use if printed foil seal is torn or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Sugar free
- Storage
- Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 285631.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Acacia, Croscarmellose Sodium, Vitamin D3, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Magnesium Stearate, Oligofructose Enriched Inulin.
How many labels does Citracal Slow Release 1200 have?
4 labels are on file under this name since June 25, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 285631 (current) Entered May 24, 2023 · on the market · 80 coated caplets
- Label 272463 Entered September 22, 2022 · on the market · 80 coated caplets · UPC 0 16500 54099 1
- Label 256862 Entered November 19, 2021 · off the market August 5, 2022 · 80 coated caplets
- Label 177875 Entered June 25, 2018 · off the market July 21, 2021 · 80 coated caplets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Bayer Healthcare LLC (distributor), Whippany, NJ. All Bayer Citracal products.