What is Risacal-D: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Risacal-D overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Abatron, Aces, Aces Gold, Aces Plus Zinc, Ace + Z, Abatron AF, Able Eyes, A-Free Ultra Freeda, Actitrom-D, Actitrom, Actipochol Plus, Actical, Actiflovit, 50+ Companion Women's Multivitamin, A/G Pro, Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Actical, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Allergy Formula, Antioxidant Formula, Apetigen Plus, AzesChew, B-50 Complex, Beelith, Bone Density Formula, BP FoliNatal Plus B, BP MultiNatal Plus

Generic Names:

  • Risacal-D

Uses:

  • Multivitamins are given to people who need more vitamins in their diet., Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals in their diet.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiacne, Antidote, Antihyperlipidemic, Appetite Suppressant, Centrally Acting, Calcium Supplement, Cartilaginous Defect Repair Agent, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Iron Supplement, Lipotrophic Combination, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Probiotic, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin B Combination, Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula, Antiacne, Antidote, Calcium Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination

Forms:

  • Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Capsule, Powder for Suspension, Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Capsule, Liquid, Chewable Tablet, Wafer, Powder, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Risacal-D used for?

What form(s) does Risacal-D come in

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Capsule

  • Powder for Suspension

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Wafer

  • Powder

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Risacal-D doses?

  • Bottle 100 Tablets

How to take Risacal-D

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • You should not use more of a multivitamin than your doctor has ordered or more than the package label recommends. Some vitamins can build up in your body and can be harmful.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

  • Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Drink one cup (8 ounces) of liquid to help swallow the tablet after chewing.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The oral liquid may be mixed with food.

  • Swallow the tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, or liquid-filled capsule whole. Do not break, chew, or crush it.

  • Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Drink one cup (8 ounces) of liquid to help swallow the tablet after chewing.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The oral liquid may be mixed with food.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • You should not use more of a multivitamin than your doctor has ordered or more than the package label recommends. Some vitamins can build up in your body and can be harmful.

What to do if you miss a dose of Risacal-D

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin. Take it as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses at one time.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

  • If a dose is missed, you can take it when you remember.

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin.

  • Keep all medicine away from children.

Risacal-D contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a vitamin, multivitamin, or any mineral (such as fluoride, calcium, iron, zinc, and others).

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any single vitamin or multivitamin. Do not use this medicine if you are under 18 years old.

Risacal-D warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • Multivitamins can turn urine bright yellow and stools a darker color. This is normal.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

  • Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney stones, an overactive thyroid gland. a bleeding disorder, or sarcoidosis. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask your doctor what vitamins are best for you to use.

Risacal-D interactions

  • Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you have heart disease, liver disease, kidney stones, an overactive thyroid gland. a bleeding disorder, or sarcoidosis. Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask your doctor what vitamins are best for you to use.

  • Multivitamins can turn urine bright yellow and stools a darker color. This is normal.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

  • You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

Risacal-D side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Bloody diarrhea.

  • Severe stomach pain or vomiting.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Tiredness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Tiredness

  • Constipation or diarrhea.

  • Loss of appetite or bad taste in your mouth.

  • Nausea, heartburn, or upset stomach.

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