Citracal Petites

Hi All -
Does anyone take Citrical Petites?  What size it "petite" ??  I've seen them in the pharmacy.  I have not seen chewable calcium citrate anywhere but online.   Any preferences out there? 

Lisa

Hi Lisa,

My mom takes Citracal Petites, and I took a look at them last week.  I thought they were pretty big (looked bigger than an M&M to me) and was afraid to try them, even though the nut said I should be able to swallow them.  I bought a bottle of Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate since I don't feel ready to try swallowing the Citracal just yet.

I had gotten some samples from Celebrate and Buidling Blocks, both formulated for bariatric patients, and thought they tasted pretty good.  I'm not sure if I'll like the Bariatric Advantage as well.

Good luck!

Julia

Citracal or any calcium citrate pill will dissolve in water (tea, decaf, protein drink, crystal light).  I think the normal dose for the petites is 4 for 500 mg.  I dissolve 2 regular generic brand calcium citrates in my drinks 3-4 times a day to get my calcium.  They do leave a residue but you can either strain or it sits in the bottom and just don't drink it.  The residue is from the coating and just fillers, its not the calcium.

Thanks girls.  I think I give the petites a try and see how I do. 
Lisa

I take Citrical calcium citrate w/ vit d petites.  I take 5/day-3am 2pm but I use a pill splitter to cut them in half.  I still think they are pretty big but I have no problems swallowing the halves.

I take the petites and I think they are too big for someone who is less than 1 year out of surgery.  Just my opinion.

Lisa,
I saw the nut at my six week visit and she suggested to take two a day of the petites. I have been taking them for a week now without any problems. I seem to have more problems with pills I cut in half, because of the roughness going down my throat.

Take Care, Pat K.