Calcium Acetate Gelcaps and Pamprin Cramp Formula

• Generic Name: calcium acetate
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Calphron, Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra, PhosLo

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

Calcium acetate is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

Calcium acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / magnesium salicylate / pamabrom
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pamprin Cramp Formula

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). Pamprin Cramp Formula works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill).

Pamprin Cramp Formula is a combination medicine used to treat menstrual symptoms such as cramps, headache, backache, muscle aches, bloating, and fluid retention.

Pamprin Cramp Formula may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.