Pfizer releases calcium supplement pills

Pfizer Korea has released a calcium supplement with copper, iron, manganese and magnesium.

According to the drugmaker, one pill of Caltrate Plus D500 contains 600 milligrams of calcium, 500 IU of vitamin D and four kinds of minerals that strengthen the bones and help collagen formation, which could eventually reduce the risk of injury from a fall.

Pfizer recommended that adults take one or two pills a day.

(baejisook@heraldcorp.com)