Calcium Lactate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Calcium lactate is a mineral that is used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels ( hypocalcemia ) in people who do not get enough calcium from food.
Calcium lactate is also used in the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis , disorders of the parathyroid gland, or certain muscle problems.
Calcium lactate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Calcium lactate is a mineral that is used to treat or prevent low blood calcium levels ( hypocalcemia ) in people who do not get enough calcium from food.
Calcium lactate is also used in the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis , disorders of the parathyroid gland, or certain muscle problems.
Calcium lactate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if calcium lactate is safe to use if you have ever had:
kidney disease, kidney stones ; heart problems; a lung disorder called sarcoidosis ; a pancreas disorder; decreased stomach acid; or any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while nursing a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Calcium lactate may cause serious side effects. Stop using calcium lactate and call your doctor at once if you have:
severe nausea, vomiting , or constipation ; or high blood calcium --confusion, tiredness, loss of appetite, increased thirst or urination, weight loss .
Common side effects of calcium lactate may include:
stomach pain, gas; or constipation.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.
Adult Dosage
300 mg (300 (300)) As recommended. PO — As required
Scraped Dose — Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Calcium lactate works best if you take it with food.
Drink plenty of liquids every day.
You may need medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Calcium lactate can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth, especially:
an antibiotic ; any other supplement or medicine that contain calcium; heart medication; a diuretic or "water pill"; or medicines to treat osteoporosis (such as alendronate , pamidronate , risedronate , zoledronic acid , Fosamax, Boniva, Reclast, and others).
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect calcium lactate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
5 active brands listed alphabetically.
CALCIUM LACTATE
ActiveIDEAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
DML: CALCIUM LACTATE
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CALCIUM LACTATE
ActiveEFROZE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: CALCIUM LACTATE
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CALCIUM LACTATE
ActiveIRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
DML: CALCIUM LACTATE
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CALCIUM LACTATE
ActiveMIAN BROTHERS LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: CALCIUM LACTATE
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CALCIUM LACTATE
ActiveARDIN PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: CALCIUM LACTATE
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1 additional record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.
