Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Prevention of Osteoporosis Age: Adult |
Dose: Calcium – 500-1500 mg Frequency: daily Note: Recommended in general |
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Indication: Hyperphosphataemia Age: Adult Condition: Chronic renal failure |
Dose: Calcium – 1200-1500 mg Frequency: daily Note: Recommended daily dose of calcium |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach Age: 2 to 5 years |
Dose: Dose – 400 mg Frequency: Up to three times daily as needed Note: by mouth (oral) |
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Indication: Heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach Age: 6 to 11 years |
Dose: Dose – 800 mg Frequency: Up to three times daily as needed Note: by mouth (oral) |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Condition: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance (milliliters per minute) less than 25 |
Dose: Dosage Form – Dosage adjustments may be needed Note: Dosage adjustments may be needed depending on serum calcium levels. |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take with full glass of water
Side Effect
- Anorexia
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- flatulence
- hypercalcaemia
- metabolic alkalosis
- milk-alkali syndrome
- tissue-calcification
- Gastric hypersecretion and acid rebound (with prolonged use)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Thiazide diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone), vitamin D
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May lead to milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia
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Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone)
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Decreased absorption
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Renal Calculi or History of Renal Calculi
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Risk of kidney stone formation
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Hypercalcaemia, Hypophosphataemia
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Can disturb mineral balance
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place in controlled room temperature.
Data Sources
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