Calcium
INFORMATION ABOUT CALCIUM
Calcium Uses
Calcium is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How Calcium works
Calcium is a mineral that provides essential nutrients.
Common side effects of Calcium
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
No common side effects seen
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Expert advice for Calcium
Do not start or continue calcium preparations (calcium salts) and consult your doctor:
- If you have higher than normal levels of calcium in your urine (hypercalciuria).
- If you have kidney stones.
- If you have mild to moderate problems with your kidneys.
- If you have an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism).
- If you have thinning or weakening of bones (osteoporosis) caused by immobility or tumors.
Frequently asked questions for Calcium
Yes, Calcium tablet/ supplement is good if you take it for approved indications, in recommended dosage. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Yes, you can take Calcium with Forteo if it is recommended by your doctor. Forteo (teriparatide) is a man-made form of a hormone and used to treat thinning or weakening of the bone (osteoporosis). Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Adequate dietary intake and/ or Calcium supplement is recommended in patients with Calcium deficiency. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding use of any Calcium supplement
Milk is one of the richest sources of Calcium. Yes, patient can take Calcium supplement with milk
No, iron supplement should not be taken with calcium supplements, as they interact to form non-absorbable complexes. They, however, can be taken at interval of 1 to 2 hours between them. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use when indicated together
There has been no study to prove interaction between Vitamin C and calcium. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
No, coffee/ tea can reduce the absorption of Calcium in the body
No, patient should avoid concomitant administration of calcium along with magnesium. There could be increase in urinary calcium excretion when calcium is given along with magnesium. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Yes, calcium can be taken with vitamin D. It helps in absorption of calcium in the body
There has been no study that proved interaction between calcium and metformin. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
You should avoid concomitant use of Calcium and Synthroid within 4 hours. However, patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
You should consult your doctor regarding use of other supplement along with Calcium
The results from the studies conducted do not report the role of Calcium in weight loss or increase in weight. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
No study has been reported on role of Calcium in height gain or increase or decrease in blood pressure. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use
Yes, Calcium supplement may cause kidney stones if taken at larger dose or for prolonged duration. Always consult your doctor regarding its use
Yes, use of Calcium may cause constipation. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.