Indications
Calcium Gluconate is used to treat calcium deficiency states, and as a dietary supplement when calcium intake may not be enough. It is also used in severe tetany, hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Calcium gluconate is used to correct or prevent low calcium levels in the body. By restoring adequate calcium, it also supports healthy nerve and muscle function and helps maintain a normal heartbeat.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. This means that either animal studies have shown some risk of harm to the developing baby (such as birth defects or fetal loss) while no well-controlled studies exist in pregnant women, or that studies in both women and animals simply have not been done. In such cases, this medicine should be used during pregnancy only if the expected benefit to the mother is considered to outweigh the possible risk to the unborn child.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.