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৳ 1/unit
Pack: ৳ 1
At a glance
Calcium Lactate is a calcium supplement and antacid used in the treatment of heartburn, calcium deficiency, symptoms of hypocalcemia (paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, muscle cramps, tetany, convulsion), and as a phosphate binder in chronic renal failure.
Indications
- Heartburn
- Calcium deficiency
- Hypocalcemia symptoms (paresthesia, carpopedal spasm, muscle cramps, tetany, convulsion, mental changes, dermatitis, ECG changes)
- Acid neutralization in peptic ulcer disease
- Phosphate binder in chronic renal failure
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy and lactation
Pharmacology
Calcium Lactate supplements dietary calcium, neutralizes gastric acid in peptic ulcer disease, and sequesters phosphorus in the intestine to reduce phosphate accumulation. Calcium is essential for bone mineralization, nerve impulse conduction, and muscle contraction.
Dosage
Adults and elderly: 1-2 tablets (300-600 mg) daily.
Children over 3 years: 1 tablet (300 mg) daily.
Pregnant women: 3-4 tablets (900-1200 mg) daily. Duration: During third trimester and lactation.
Adults (19-50 years): 1000 mg elemental Ca/day; >50 years: 1200 mg elemental Ca/day.
Renal impairment: Frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended.
Side effects
Common side effects: GI discomfort (nausea, vomiting, constipation), bradycardia, arrhythmias, dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination, mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.
Oral administration may cause gastrointestinal irritation and constipation (rare).
Use in pregnancy
Adequate information on use during pregnancy is not available; calcium requirements increase during pregnancy (third trimester and lactation: 900-1200 mg/day). Consult your doctor.
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in sarcoidosis and history of nephrolithiasis.
- Avoid IV administration of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides.
- Increased risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D.
- Caution in patients with history of kidney stones.
- Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimize calcium absorption.
- Use with caution in impaired renal function, cardiac disease, or sarcoidosis.
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.
Overdose effects
Overdose may cause hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, milk-alkali syndrome. Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, constipation, confusion, coma. Consult your doctor immediately if overdose is suspected.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.