Elemental Calcium
About
Elemental Calcium belongs to the class of supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Elemental Calcium effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Elemental Calcium contains Elemental Calcium that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood. It provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
Take Elemental Calcium as advised by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, increased thirst, increased urination, stomach pain, loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Elemental Calcium do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Elemental Calcium or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Elemental Calcium as advised by your doctor. Elemental Calcium should be used in children in doses recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Elemental Calcium if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder).
Uses of Elemental Calcium
Medicinal Benefits
Elemental Calcium contains Elemental Calcium, a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. Elemental Calcium increases calcium levels in the blood and helps to treat various conditions such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Elemental Calcium
- Nausea
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Elemental Calcium or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Elemental Calcium as advised by your doctor. Elemental Calcium should be used in children only if recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Elemental Calcium if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones or galactosaemia (a rare genetic disorder). You are recommended to maintain a time gap of minimum 3 hours between Elemental Calcium and fluoride preparations or tetracycline antibiotics.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Elemental Calcium may interact with heart-related medicine (digoxin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline), water tablets (chlortalidone, bendroflumethiazide), fluoride preparations used to prevent tooth decay, and vitamin D.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Elemental Calcium as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Avoid taking Elemental Calcium if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder). If you have diabetes, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Elemental Calcium is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Elemental Calcium.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorElemental Calcium may be safe to use for pregnant women if recommended by a doctor.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorElemental Calcium may be safe for breastfeeding mothers if recommended by a doctor.
Driving
cautionDrive only if you are alert after taking Elemental Calcium.
Liver
cautionTake Elemental Calcium with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Elemental Calcium with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Elemental Calcium if you have severe kidney problems.
Children
cautionElemental Calcium should be used in children as advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a severe complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low levels of calcium (hypocalcaemia) in the body which causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
FAQs
Elemental Calcium contains elemental Calcium, a calcium supplement that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood.
Elemental Calcium should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium.
You are not recommended to take Elemental Calcium with antibiotics such as doxycycline at the same time as it may reduce the absorption of doxycycline. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of minimum 3 hours between Elemental Calcium and doxycycline.
Elemental Calcium may be safe for elderly people if used in doses as advised by a doctor. However, a lower dose may be recommended by a doctor for elderly people.
Elemental Calcium is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium.
