Calcium Carbonate (Calcium Carbonate) Tablet

Calcium Carbonate Tablet is a health supplement contains calcium as a salt form calcium carbonate. It is indicated for management of various bone related disorders. It helps in overall well being of skeletal system

It is used to prevent and treat high blood phosphate levels in patients with severe kidney diseases, who are undergoing regular dialysis

This helps in preventing complications associated with the accumulation of excessive phosphate in the blood

It helps maintain the overall pH balance of the body, Used in managing premenstrual syndrome symptoms

Benefits Of Calcium Carbonate Tablet

Calcium carbonate is an essential body mineral, it ensures the adequate supply of calcium to bones. It prevents bones from breaking easily

Side Effects Of Calcium Carbonate Tablet

Due to the short-term, periodic nature of calcium carbonate/antacid use and the small dose of calcium carbonate used for supplementation, most adverse effects are minor. However, an overdose can occur if large doses are taken for an extended time or abused. The patient can experience moderate to severe side effects of an overdose.

Common Side Effects Of Calcium Carbonate

• Irregular heart rhythms

• Milk-alkali syndrome

• Confusion

• Loss of appetite or anorexia

• Vomiting

How To Use Calcium Carbonate Tablet

It is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking this medicine. No habit-forming tendencies were reported

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

How Calcium Carbonate Tablet Works

Calcium carbonate, used as a calcium supplement, also acts in the small intestine by chelating with oxalate to prevent absorption and renal calculi formation. Lastly, calcium carbonate also works in the blood to treat or prevent negative calcium balance seen in low serum calcium conditions