CALCIUM LACTATE

Calcium lactate is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps to prevent or reduce the rate of bone loss, moderate nerve and muscle performance and allow normal cardiac function.

Calcium lactate is commonly used as a dietary supplement.

Calcium lactate should not be given in those with conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.

Calcium lactate can bring about the following side effects:

  • GI discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation
  • Bradycardia
  • Arrhythmias
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst or increased urination
  • Mental confusion
  • Milk-alkali syndrome

Precautions

Precautions should be observed in the following conditions:

  • Renal impairment (frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended)
  • Sarcoidosis
  • History of nephrolithiasis

Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides.

High doses of vitamin D intake in patients may increase risk of having hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid.

Be cautious when used in patients with history of kidney stones.

Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimise calcium absorption.

 

Interactions

The effectiveness of calcium-channel blockers may be decreased by this medicine.

Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events. Calcium lactate may lower the absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.

It is recommended to take calcium lactate in the same dosage as per your doctor’s prescription. You have to follow your doctor’s directions in the prescription strictly.

 

Available Brands:

Calcium Lactate is available in the following doses:

  • Calcium Glycerophosphate-calcium Lactate 50 Mg-50 Mg/10 Ml Injectable Solution
  • Calcium Lactate 325 mg Oral Tablet
  • Calcium Lactate 650 mg Oral Tablet
  • Calcium Lactate Compounding Powder

 Calcium Lactate is available in the following brands:

Calciluvin,Calac,Calcitonic,Calcium Lactate DHA ,Calcium Forte,D-Lactate,Calci-pur

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