Oyster Shell Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D®
Single Vitamin & MineralBrand: Major
Functions
Net Contents
300 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
1 Tablet(s)
Servings Per Container
Not specified
Supplement Form
Tablet or Pill
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
3 09045 46072 6
Product Version
Re-Order No. 700728 M-29 Rev. 03/16 11106-03-16
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
2 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
2 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Contains
- Shellfish
- Soy
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet(s) · 2 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3(Cholecalciferol) | 200 IU | 50% |
| Calcium(Oyster) | 500 mg | 50% |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet twice daily, preferably with a meal.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Allergies
Contains FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (Tartrazine) as a color additive. Contains: Soy and Shellfish.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers. Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or planning any medical procedure, consult your doctor before use.
Precautions re: All Other
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of the reach of children.
Precautions re: All Other
Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Storage
Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
500 mg + D
Formula re: Contains
Contains FD&C Yellow #5 Lake (Tartrazine) as a color additive. Contains: Soy and Shellfish.
Formula re: Contains
Adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life, as part of a well balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Free of: Yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, preservatives, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving).
Formula re: Contains
Each tablet provides 500 mg of elemental calcium.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
Calcium Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Other Label Statements
General: Product/Version Code
Re-Order No. 700728 M-29 Rev. 03/16 11106-03-16
General Statements: All Other Content
Potency guaranteed New Formula & Appearance
General Statements: All Other Content
Compare to Os-Cal Calcium +D3
Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)
Major Pharmaceuticals is not affiliated with the owner of the registered trademark Os-Cal.
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Major Pharmaceuticals
31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI, 48150, USA
(800) 616-2471
Market Reference
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Target4.3(3)$11.88
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Research & Studies
Oyster shell calcium induced parotid swelling
M Palaniappan, S Selvarajan… - Journal of …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
… out vitamin D3 in this reaction and suspecting oyster shell … prescribed oyster shell calcium (500 mg/day) with vitamin D3 (250 … Calcium plays a major role in salivary secretion and studies …
20148 citationsHeated oyster shell-seaweed calcium (AAA Ca) on osteoporosis
T Fujita, T Ohue, Y Fujii, A Miyauchi… - Calcified tissue …, 1996 - Springer
… this was not statistically significant. Serum alkaline phosphatase … a significant fall with disappearance of the significant … poor intestinal absorption of calcium due to vitamin D deficiency. …
199648 citationsEFFECT OF ADDING VITAMIN D3 AND VARIOUS PARTICLE SIZE OF OYSTER SHELL TO DIETS IN CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D3 CONCENTRATION, EGG SHELL …
AM Rashed, AA Yousif - Anbar Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022 - ajas.uoanbar.edu.iq
… a Significant increase (P≤0.05) in level of vitamin D3 in blood plasma for the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth treatments. The results showed a significant … of vitamin D3 and oyster shells …
2022Increase of bone mineral density by calcium supplement with oyster shell electrolysate
T Fujita, M Fukase, H Miyamoto, T Matsumoto, T Ohue - Bone and mineral, 1990 - Elsevier
… Oyster shell electrolysate (OSE) was reported to raise serum calcium and increase urinary calcium excretion in vitamin D… [17] failed to observe a significant effect of 2000 mg oral calcium …
199067 citationsThe effects of dietary calcium sources and vitamin D3 on egg quality and performance in laying hens
A Safamehr, S Hedatyati, MH Shahir - 2013 - sid.ir
… calcium source and vitamin D3 and the main effects of calcium sources and vitamin D3 (P<… suggests that supplying calcium sources in laying diets with 50-70% oyster shell along with …
201311 citationsBioavailability of calcium from oyster shell electrolysate and DL-calcium lactate in vitamin D-replete or vitamin D-deficient rats
T Okano, T Kimura, N Tsugawa, Y Oshio… - Journal of Bone and …, 1993 - Springer
… -replete condition and there was no significant difference … diets under vitamin D-deficient condition showed no significant … strength in both vitamin D-replete and vitamin D-deficient rats. …
19938 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-05-28. DSLD Label ID: 202232. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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