About calcium supplement
Mineral supplement
Used for
- Preventing or treating low calcium intake
- Supporting bone health
- Supplementing calcium during osteoporosis treatment
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,000 mg elemental calcium daily when dietary intake is insufficient, divided into doses of no more than 500 mg.
Usual dose in children
Dose depends on age, dietary intake, and elemental calcium content; pediatric supplementation requires an age-appropriate preparation.
Common side effects
- Constipation
- Bloating or gas
- Nausea
- High blood calcium with excessive intake
Important warnings
- Exact ingredients vary; additional ingredients may have separate precautions.
- Avoid use with high blood calcium.
- Kidney disease or kidney stones require medical assessment.
- Excessive intake can cause kidney stones and calcium buildup.
Pregnancy
Calcium supplementation is generally safe during pregnancy when needed and used within recommended intake limits.
Breastfeeding
Calcium supplementation is generally compatible with breastfeeding when needed and used within recommended intake limits.
Interactions
- Reduces levothyroxine absorption; separate by at least four hours.
- Reduces absorption of tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.
- Reduces absorption of oral bisphosphonates.
- Thiazide diuretics can increase 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.