BROSSARD, April 24, 2026 – mcal® announces the launch of mcal® Calcium Citrate Powder for Oral Suspension, a new option designed to facilitate daily calcium administration, particularly in settings where ease of use and dosing accuracy are essential.

Building on its established expertise, mcal®, one of the most widely prescribed calcium supplement brands in Québec, continues to expand its calcium citrate range, recognized for its good absorption.

Osteoporosis Canada reports that only 10% of adults over the age of 50 consume sufficient calcium through their diet. In this context, this new option helps support daily calcium intake with solutions adapted to patient needs.

A practical option for everyday clinical use

Each box contains 30 pre dosed single use sachets providing 500 mg of calcium citrate, which are easy to use, easy to transport and unflavoured, and available with or without vitamin D. The powder for oral suspension format allows for simple and flexible preparation, integrating easily into existing routines, both at home and in structured care environments.

“We know that dosage form can make a real difference, both for patient adherence and for ease of administration. With mcal® Calcium Citrate Powder for Oral Suspension, we are offering a single dose, unflavoured option, with or without vitamin D, that addresses a wide range of clinical realities,” says Isabelle Massicotte, Product Manager at Mantra Pharma.

In a context where polypharmacy, tolerability, swallowing capacity and administration constraints strongly influence supplement use, this new formulation further enhances the existing offering. The single dose powder for oral suspension provides a practical solution, particularly in retirement residences and senior living facilities, where simplicity, dose consistency and ease of administration are key priorities.

An evolving and comprehensive range

With this launch, mcal® continues its commitment to offering multiple calcium dosage forms—tablets, chewables, liquids and now powder—to better adapt to the diverse needs of patients and healthcare settings.

mcal® Calcium Citrate Powder for Oral Suspension is now available in pharmacies across Canada.

About Mantra Pharma

Mantra Pharma develops and markets generic drugs, natural health products, and over-the-counter non-prescription products. It also distributes its own brands (such as mcal, Denta, Eczederm, and Urederma) in pharmacies across Quebec and Canada. The company operates from two locations, in Lévis and Brossard, and employs nearly 150 people.