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Citracal Petites Calcium Citrate is a supplement sold under the Citracal brand. Its label lists 2 vitamins and minerals. At the label's highest daily amount (4 caplets a day), none of its vitamins and minerals with an upper limit goes above 80% of the limit for adults, from this product alone.
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What’s in Citracal Petites Calcium Citrate
| Ingredient | Per serving | Per day | Share of the adult limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 12.5 mcg | 25 mcg | 25% (under the adult limit) |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 800 mg | 32% (under the adult limit) |
| Sodium | 5 mg | – | no limit set |
“Share of the adult limit” compares the daily amount with the upper limit for adults 19 to 50 (From age 51 the calcium limit is 2,000 mg; from age 71 the phosphorus limit is 3,000 mg). For most nutrients the limit counts food too.
How to take Citracal Petites Calcium Citrate (from the label)
- The label says: “Can be taken with or without food”
- The label says: “Directions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 serving (2 caplets) twice daily with or without food or as recommended by your health professional. Take with a full glass of water in an upright position.”
Citracal Petites Calcium Citrate warnings (from the label)
- “Do not use if printed foil seal is torn or missing.”
- “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 underlying medical condition ask a health professional before use.”
- “Not for children under 12 years of age”
- “Do not exceed recommended intake”
Other ingredients
Calcium Citrate, Polyethylene Glycol, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Oligofructose Enriched Inulin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin D3.
FDA recalls for Citracal
The FDA enforcement records list no supplement recall under the name Citracal (searched November 9, 2026). That doesn’t mean a product is safe; see our supplement recall tracker for recent recalls.
Who sells it
Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ (as printed on the label).
If you think you or a child took too much of a supplement, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 (U.S., free, 24 hours) or use poison.org. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 285630; upper limits from the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes. Labels change: check the amounts on your bottle.
General information, not medical advice. Your doctor may recommend a different amount, for example to treat a deficiency. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, stop or change a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a medical condition.