Calcium carbonate Tablet 1250 mg (equivalent to elemental calcium 500 mg)

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🦴 Calcium Carbonate Tablet 1250 mg

(Equivalent to Elemental Calcium 500 mg)

✅ DESCRIPTION

Calcium carbonate is a commonly used oral calcium supplement that provides a high amount of elemental calcium (40%). The 1250 mg strength delivers 500 mg elemental calcium, making it suitable for individuals with higher daily calcium needs.

⚖️ COMPOSITION

Each tablet contains:
- Calcium carbonate 1250 mg
- (Provides elemental calcium 500 mg)

🌿 NATURE

Mineral-based compound
Antacid properties
Alkaline earth salt derived from natural sources

📌 USES

Treatment and prevention of calcium deficiency
Osteoporosis (especially postmenopausal or steroid-induced)
Pregnancy and lactation support
Adjunct in chronic renal failure (phosphate binder)
Used in osteomalacia, rickets, and hypoparathyroidism

🌟 ADVANTAGES

High elemental calcium content in a single dose
Fewer tablets needed per day compared to lower strengths
Effective phosphate binder in CKD
Well-tolerated and cost-effective

⚠️ PRECAUTIONS

Take with food to enhance absorption (requires stomach acid)
Do not take with iron, tetracyclines, quinolones (affects absorption)
Ensure adequate vitamin D status
Caution in:
- Kidney stones
- Hypercalcemia
- Chronic renal disease

❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria
Severe renal impairment without monitoring
Calcium-containing kidney stones
Hypersensitivity to calcium salts

💢 SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation, bloating, or gas
Nausea or upset stomach
Kidney stones with long-term overuse
Rare: Milk-alkali syndrome (with high doses + antacids)

💊 DOSAGE

General adult supplementation:
- 500–1000 mg elemental calcium/day (i.e., 1–2 tablets/day)
Therapeutic (osteoporosis, hypocalcemia): As directed, usually in divided doses
Best taken with meals

📦 PACKING

Tablets – film-coated, chewable, or effervescent
Typically in blister packs or plastic bottles

🧊 STORAGE

Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
Keep in a dry place, away from moisture
Protect from excessive heat and light