Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
CALCIUM CARBONATE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance.Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.
Usage
CALCIUM CARBONATE is generally used to treat: Indigestion, Heartburn, Rickets, Osteomalacia, OsteoporosisCALCIUM CARBONATE can address symptoms like: Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fingers Tingling, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Fatigue (tiredness), Restless Or Irritability, Confusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
CALCIUM CARBONATE is generally taken After Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
- Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Check the label of your calcium carbonate product to see if it should be taken with or without food.
- Swallow the calcium carbonate regular tablet with a full glass of water.
- The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.
- Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.Use the calcium carbonate powder as directed. Allow the powder to dissolve completely, then consume the mixture.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any multivitamins, mineral supplements, or antacids while you are taking calcium carbonate.
- Do not take calcium carbonate within 1-2 hours of taking other medicines. Calcium may decrease the absorption of the other medicines.
- Should be taken after 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (spinach and rhubarb), phosphate (bran), or phytinic acid (whole cereals).
- Consult a doctor if you have Higher than normal levels of calcium in your blood Mild to moderate problems with your kidneys (Kidney stones or Kidney failure).
Symptoms of Overdosage
CALCIUM CARBONATE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit, Mood Swings, Loss Of Appetite, DizzinessCommon Side-Effects
CALCIUM CARBONATE : Gas, Flatulence, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Dry Mouth, Frequent Urge To Urinate, BelchingSerious Side-Effects
CALCIUM CARBONATE : Kidney Stones, Acute Kidney Failure, Hypercalcaemia, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache, Vomit, Confusion, Fatigue (tiredness), Frequent Urination, Increased ThirstRare Side-Effects
CALCIUM CARBONATE : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face SwellingDisease Interactions
CALCIUM CARBONATE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Achlorhydria, Malabsorption, Acute Renal Failure, SarcoidosisTechnical Classification
CALCIUM CARBONATE is categorized as:- ANTACIDS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
- MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
Storage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with CALCIUM CARBONATE as Ingredient
| ADFOL K27 CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 800 MCG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K2 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| ALFATOZ TAB | BETA-CAROTENE 2500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 240 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 17.6 MG, ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MG |
| ARUCAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 GM, VITAMIN D 250 IU |
| B ACTIVE TAB | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, METHYL FOLATE 200 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 162 MG, POTASSIUM IODIDE 150 MCG, ELEMENTAL CHROMIUM 65 MCG, BENFOTIAMINE 50 MG, CHOLINE 30 MCG, BIOTIN 30 MCG, PYRIDOXINE 25 MG, SODIUM MOLYBDATE 25 MCG, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 15 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 15 MG, FLAVIN MONONUCLEOTIDE 10 MG, INOSITOL 8 MG, ELEMENTAL COPPER 2.5 MG, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 1.4 MG |
| BIO D3 FEM CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 50 MG, ISOFLAVONE 50 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| BIO D3 MAX CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, ELEMENTAL BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG |
| BIO D3 STRONG CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| BONACAL D3 TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 800 IU |
| BONESTAT CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| BYTOCAL CT CAP | ZINC , CALCITRIOL , CALCIUM CARBONATE |
| CALCIGRAND FORTE CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 0.25 MCG |
| CALCILAR TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 652 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CALCIMAX ISO CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 250 MG, ISOFLAVONE 100 MG |
| CALCIMAX ISO TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MCG, ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| CALCIMAX PLUS SUSP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 18 MG, ZINC 2 MG |
| CALCIMAX SYP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VITAMIN E 200 IU, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 180 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 14 MG |
| CALCIMAX TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, MAGNESIUM 90 MG, ZINC 4 MG |
| CALCIMIX SYP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VITAMIN E 200 IU, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 180 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 14 MG |
| CALCINEX TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE |
| CALCIUM SANDOZ CHW 250MG TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG |
| CALCULATE TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
| CALDIKIND PLUS CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| CALFLAVONE TAB | IPRIFLAVONE 300 MG, CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1 GM |
| CALVIT TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CALZAC 500MG TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CC PLUS TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG |
| CELOL CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| CELOL XT CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ISOFLAVONE 60 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| CHIGGY TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 225 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 150 IU, MAGNESIUM 12.85 MG |
| CIPCAL SYP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CIPCAL-M TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| CITRAVITE TAB | SODIUM ASCORBATE 450 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 80 MG, ASCORBIC ACID 35 MG, ZINC 5 MG, L-LEUCINE 1 MG, DL-METHIONINE 1 MG, L-THREONINE 1 MG, L-VALINE 1 MG |
| CL PLUS CAP | OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS , BORAX , METHYLCOBALAMIN , FOLIC ACID , CALCIUM CARBONATE , CALCITRIOL |
| COBAFORTE CD3 PLUS TAB | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, VITAMIN D3 1000 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 200 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MCG, BENFOTIAMINE 150 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| COBAFORTE CD3 TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 600 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, VITAMIN D3 95 IU, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 50 MG, FOLIC ACID 45 MCG, THIAMINE 1.4 MG, PYRIDOXINE 0.45 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 0.4 MCG |
| CONVICAL FC-TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| COOL JOINT TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE , GLUCOSAMINE , VITAMIN E , VITAMIN C , MANGANESE |
| COSTROVA M CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG |
| CROFICAL 500MG TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| D RETCAL 500 TAB | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG |
| DISPRIN TAB | ASPIRIN(ASA) 350 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 105 MG, CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS 35 MG |
| DORCAL LIQD LIQD | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VITAMIN D3 125 IU |
| DROCAL CT TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| FHS TAB | L-ARGININE 500 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, L-LYSINE 200 MG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, ZINC SULFATE 61.8 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG |
| GASTRACID SUSP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 120 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 10 MG/ML, SIMETHICONE 5 MG |
| GAVISCON SYP | SODIUM ALGINATE 250 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 133.5 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 16 MG/ML |
| GEMBONE CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, SODIUM BORATE 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| GEMCAL CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| GEMCAL DS CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| GEMITROL CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| GEMSOLINE CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG |
| GRAPOVIT Q 10 PLUS CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE , COENZYME Q10 , SELENIUM , OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS , GRAPE SEED EXTRACT |
| HH CALTROL CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| IKMAG KIT | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250.0 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150.0 MG, VITAMIN MK 50.0 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG |
| INTACAL-D TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
| KARBOMINE-D TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE , VITAMIN D3 |
| LOGICAL SUSP | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 200 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 30 MG/ML, LYSINE 20 MG |
| LOGICAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 IU |
| MACALVIT D3 TAB | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 125 MG |
| MAGNICAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM 90 MG, ZINC SULFATE 4 MG, DI BASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE 4 MG |
| MAPCAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MCG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| MEGASHELCAL KIT | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, SG-CAP OF LIPID 619 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, VITAMIN C 75 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 7.5 MG |
| MENOVIT TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, PROTEIN 50 MG, VITAMIN E 10 IU, CYANOCOBALAMIN 1 MCG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 1.5 MG |
| OSTEOBEL SG CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG |
| OSTEOCAL | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG |
| OSTEOFIT PLUS CAP | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL , CALCIUM CARBONATE |
| OSTEOZ TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| PRONUTRIN PWD | CASEIN 23000 MG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 8330 MG, FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE 1760 MG, SODIUM SELENITE 625 MCG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 433 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 166 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 62.5 MG, CYANOCOBALAMIN 6.7 MCG, FOLIC ACID 1.33 MG, ZINC OXIDE 0.000625 MG |
| PURECAL 500MG TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU, L-LYSINE 100 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 50 MG, ZINC SULFATE 35 MG |
| RADCAL DS TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN K 745 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| RADCAL Z CAP | VITAMIN D3 500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG |
| RARICAP COMBI-TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1107 MG, CALCIUM FERROUS CITRATE 556 MG, VITAMIN D3 200 IU, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC ANHYDROUS 200 MG, MAGNESIUM 90 MG, ZINC 4 MG, FOLIC ACID 0.3 MG |
| REJUNEX CD3 TAB | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, VITAMIN D3 1000 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE 200 MCG, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID 200 MG, BENFOTIAMINE 150 MG, INOSITOL 100 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG |
| SANDOCAL 500 WITH VIITD3 TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE , VITAMIN D3 |
| SANDOCAL 500MG TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
| SANDOCAL CHW-TAB | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1.25 GM |
| SANTOCAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG |
| SARVACAL CAP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| SB CAL HD TAB | VITAMIN D3 500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG |
| SHELCAL 500MG TAB | VITAMIN D3 250 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 125 MG |
| SHELCAL KID CHW-TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG, VITAMIN D3 125 IU |
| SHELCAL SUSP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VITAMIN D3 125 IU |
| SHELCAL-HD TAB | VITAMIN D3 500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1.25 GM |
| SHELCAL-M SUSP SUSP | CALCIUM CARBONATE 312.5 MG, BORON 62.5 MCG, VITAMIN D3 62.5 IU, ZINC 2.5 MG, MAGNESIUM 2 MG/ML, MANGANESE 0.5 MG |
| SHELCAL-M TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU, SODIUM BORATE 250 MCG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 40 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, MANGANESE SULFATE 1.8 MG, COPPER SULFATE 1 MG |
| SPERCAL-ALFA TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 250 MG, ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MCG |
| SPIREX TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 240 MG, ZINC SULFATE 17.6 MG, ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MCG |
| STEON CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| STOPLOS KIT | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500.0 MG, RISEDRONATE 35.0 MG |
| SUPERCAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN D3 250 IU |
| TRICIUM PLUS TAB | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 1000 IU, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, FOLIC ACID 5 MG, BORON 1.5 MG |
| TRICIUM TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU |
| TROYCAL 500 FC-TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU |
| TURBOCAL D INJ | VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL , CALCIUM CARBONATE |
| ULTRICH POWD | FOLIC ACID 1333 MCG, VITAMIN C 133 MG, CARBOHYDRATE 62 GM, SUGAR 59 GM, HYDROLYSED WHEY PROTEIN 20 GM, CYANOCOBALAMIN 5 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 4 GM, FAT 2 GM, VITAMIN D 0.16 MCG/GM |
| UNICAL-BC TAB | BETA-CAROTENE 2500 IU, CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MG |
| VERTICAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| VRZCAL MAX CAP | METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG |
| Z CAL A TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 625 MG, ALFACALCIDOL 0.25 MG |
| ZINCAL TAB | CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 250 IU, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 240 MG, ZINC SULFATE 17.6 MG |