About calcium carbonate lactate + gluconate
Calcium supplement
Used for
- Prevention or treatment of calcium deficiency
- Supplementation when dietary calcium intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the amount of elemental calcium; follow the product label or prescribed directions.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age and elemental calcium needs; clinician-directed dosing is appropriate.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Bloating or gas
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Excess calcium can cause high blood calcium or kidney stones.
- Use caution with kidney disease or a history of kidney stones.
- Effervescent products may contain substantial sodium; check the label.
Pregnancy
Calcium is commonly used during pregnancy when needed; avoid excessive total intake.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption of levothyroxine; separate doses by several hours.
- May reduce absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; separate doses as directed.
- Can interfere with iron absorption when taken together.
- Thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of high blood calcium.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.