Calcium Carbonate information from DrugsUpdate
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Treating or preventing calcium deficiency. Calcium Carbonate is a dietary supplement. It works by providing extra calcium to the body. Antacids are taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. They work by neutralizing excess stomach acid. Some antacid combinations also contain simethicone, which may relieve the symptoms of excess gas. Antacids alone or in combination with simethicone may also be used to treat the symptoms of stomach or duodenal ulcers. With larger doses than those used for the antacid effect, magnesium hydroxide (magnesia) and magnesium oxide antacids produce a laxative effect. The information that follows applies only to their use as an antacid. Some antacids, like aluminum carbonate and aluminum hydroxide, may be prescribed with a low-phosphate diet to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood). Aluminum carbonate and aluminum hydroxide may also be used with a low-phosphate diet to prevent the formation of some kinds of kidney stones.
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Calcium Carbonate Indications / Calcium Carbonate Uses
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Calcium Carbonate Adverse Reactions / Calcium Carbonate Side Effects
Constipation, flatulance, hypercalcaemia; metabolic alkalosis; milk ? alkali syndrome, tissue ? calcification Gastric hypersecretion & acid rebound (with prolongues use)
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Special Precautions
Renal impairment; hypercalcaemia- associated disease eg other malignancies, sarcoidosis; elderly.
Other Drug Interactions
Co- administration with thiazide dieuretics or with Vitamin D may lead to milk ? alkali syndrome & hypercalcaemia. Decreased absorption with corticosteroids. Decreased absorption of tetracyclines, atenolol, iron, quinolones, alendronate, Na fluroide, Zn & Calcium ? channel blockers. Enhances cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides & may precipitate digitalis intoxication.
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List of Contraindications
Calcium Carbonate and Pregnancy
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Calcium Carbonate and Lactation
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Calcium Carbonate and Children
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Calcium Carbonate and Geriatic
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Calcium Carbonate and Other Contraindications
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