About calcium laevulinat e
Calcium supplement
Used for
- Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency
- Supporting bone health when dietary calcium is insufficient
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,000 mg elemental calcium daily in divided doses when supplementation is needed. Dose depends on dietary intake and formulation.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age, dietary calcium intake, and the formulation's elemental calcium content.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Bloating or gas
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
Important warnings
- Avoid in high blood calcium.
- Kidney disease or kidney stones require medical supervision.
- Excessive intake can cause high calcium levels and kidney problems.
- Calcium salt weight differs from elemental calcium content.
Pregnancy
Calcium supplementation can be used during pregnancy when needed; excessive intake should be avoided.
Breastfeeding
Compatible with breastfeeding at recommended calcium intakes.
Interactions
- Reduces absorption of levothyroxine; separate by at least four hours.
- Reduces absorption of tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.
- Reduces absorption of oral bisphosphonates and iron supplements.
- Thiazide diuretics can 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.