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Citracal itchiness

Posted by laurensb @laurensb, Aug 11 6:29am

My endocrinologist just started me on two slow release Citracal 1200 pills daily. I have been having some itchiness on my arms and around the neck - just on the skin. No swelling. I am stopping the pills for a bit to see if this is related (it might also be a reaction to a sunscreen product) but wondered if anyone else had this reach. Thank you.

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gently | @gently | Aug 11 7:44am

laurensb, allergies to calcium are rare, but slow release Citrical contains excipients that may cause the reaction.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: A polymer used as a binder and to control the release of the active ingredients.
Acacia: A natural gum that can act as a binder and also help with tablet disintegration.
Croscarmellose Sodium: A disintegrant, helping the tablet break apart in the digestive tract.
Talc: A mineral used as a lubricant and glidant, preventing ingredients from sticking together.
Titanium Dioxide: A white pigment used for coloring.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate: A plasticizer and solvent, helping to distribute ingredients evenly.
Magnesium Stearate: Another lubricant, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Oligofructose Enriched Inulin: A type of dietary fiber that may aid in digestion and potentially improve calcium absorption
I've read about people having allergic reactions to citracal, not the slow release. Citracal minis don't get me but I can't use sunscreen. Good decision to stop the 1200.

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laurensb | @laurensb | Aug 12 6:24am
In reply to @gently "laurensb, allergies to calcium are rare, but slow release Citrical contains excipients that may cause the..." + (show)
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laurensb, allergies to calcium are rare, but slow release Citrical contains excipients that may cause the reaction.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: A polymer used as a binder and to control the release of the active ingredients.
Acacia: A natural gum that can act as a binder and also help with tablet disintegration.
Croscarmellose Sodium: A disintegrant, helping the tablet break apart in the digestive tract.
Talc: A mineral used as a lubricant and glidant, preventing ingredients from sticking together.
Titanium Dioxide: A white pigment used for coloring.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate: A plasticizer and solvent, helping to distribute ingredients evenly.
Magnesium Stearate: Another lubricant, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Oligofructose Enriched Inulin: A type of dietary fiber that may aid in digestion and potentially improve calcium absorption
I've read about people having allergic reactions to citracal, not the slow release. Citracal minis don't get me but I can't use sunscreen. Good decision to stop the 1200.

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Thanks. I plan to try again in a bit but maybe one pill only for a few days. Appreciate your response

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