Indications & Uses
Cal. Gluconate is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
1-2 ampoules Ca+ Gluconate IM. Daily or every alternate day. Children require 1/2 of adult dose lM injection should be given deep to gluteus medius muscle Using a long needle. This route is not recommended for children. Acute hypocalcemia: 10-20 ml (2.32-4.64 m.mol)/Kg. Body weight Fluoride or lead poisoning: 0.3 ml/Kg Body weights. Neonatal tetany: 0.3 (0.7 m.mo)/Kg body weight.
Side Effects
If Calcium Gluconate injection is given too rapidly, it may cause nausea, vomiting, hot flushes, sweating, low blood pressure (hypotension), and vasomotor collapse, which can be fatal.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use with care in impaired kidney function, heart disease, conditions linked to high blood calcium (e.g. sarcoidosis), other cancers, and pregnancy.
Contraindications
Calcium gluconate should not be given to patients who are taking cardiac glycosides, to patients with renal failure, to patients with severe hypercalciuria, or to patients with hypercalcaemia.