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Medicines calcium chloride dihydrateQuestion & answer

calcium chloride dihydrate · Medicine question

Can calcium chloride dihydrate be taken by mouth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

This formulation is an intravenous injection used in a clinical setting, not an oral calcium supplement.

Sources for this answer

Calcium Chloride 10 millimoles in 10 ml Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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