New shape. Now easier to swallow. Can be taken with or without food. No. 1 doctor & pharmacist (Pharmacy Times Survey 2016) recommended calcium brand. Defy bone aging with Citracal calcium and a high level of vitamin D3. Adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Citracal Petites come in smaller (Compare to Citracal Maximum), easier to swallow caplets made with calcium citrate, a different kind of calcium: highly soluble, easily absorbed; can be taken with or without food.