calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate at a glance
Medicine class
Calcium mineral supplement
Licensed roles
Calcium deficiency; support for osteoporosis treatment; and use with vitamin D in rickets or osteomalacia
Form
Orange-flavoured effervescent tablet dissolved in water before use
Food
May be taken with or without food, although some foods can reduce calcium absorption
What is calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate used for?
Licensed uses include:
Prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency
Calcium supplementation alongside specific treatment for preventing or treating osteoporosis
Treatment of rickets or osteomalacia alongside vitamin D3
How does calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate work?
The calcium salts dissolve to release ionised calcium, the biologically active form. Calcium supports bones and teeth, muscle and nerve activity, electrolyte balance and other regulatory processes.
How to take calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate
Follow the product label or prescriber's instructions.
Dissolve the effervescent tablet fully in a glass of water and drink it immediately.
Do not swallow or chew the tablet whole.
It may be taken with or without food.
Ask a pharmacist about timing if you take interacting medicines or regularly eat foods rich in oxalic or phytic acid.
Keep the tube tightly closed in its original packaging.
calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate side effects
Common or expected effects
- No effects are classified as common in the selected product information. Reported digestive effects include wind, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- Rash, itching or hives can occur.
- Raised blood or urinary calcium can occur.
Get urgent medical advice
- Severe allergic reaction, including facial or throat swelling and difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Possible excess calcium causing marked thirst, frequent urination, persistent vomiting, dehydration or worsening constipation
calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate in pregnancy
The selected product may be used during pregnancy when calcium deficiency requires treatment. A prescriber or midwife should consider calcium from food and other supplements, particularly vitamin D products, to avoid excessive total intake.
calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate while breastfeeding
The selected product may be used during breastfeeding for calcium deficiency. Calcium is naturally present in breast milk, and no adverse effect on the infant is expected. Seek individual advice if the baby was premature, unwell or needs additional monitoring.
calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate interactions
Calcium can alter the absorption or effects of several medicines. Check timing and monitoring requirements with a pharmacist or prescriber.
Tetracycline antibiotics
Calcium can reduce their absorption, so administration needs to be separated.
Oral bisphosphonates
Calcium can reduce their gastrointestinal absorption, so administration needs to be separated.
Sodium fluoride
Calcium can reduce its gastrointestinal absorption, so administration needs to be separated.
Common questions about calcium carbonate + calcium lactate gluconate
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Is this an antacid?
Calcium carbonate can occur in antacids, but this combination product is licensed as a calcium supplement for deficiency and bone-related indications, not indigestion.
Can it be taken with food?
Yes. It may be taken with or without food, although foods rich in oxalic or phytic acid can reduce calcium absorption.
Can it cause kidney stones?
It must not be used in nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis. People with previous urinary stones or raised urinary calcium require medical review and may need monitoring.
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