Calcium Chloride Benefits & Uses

Calcium Chloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Calcium Chloride Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Calcium Chloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcium Chloride safe for pregnant women?

Calcium Chloride can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Calcium Chloride, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Calcium Chloride safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Calcium Chloride. Immediately discontinue Calcium Chloride if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calcium Chloride on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Calcium Chloride. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calcium Chloride on the Liver?

Calcium Chloride may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calcium Chloride on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Calcium Chloride. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Calcium Chloride with Other Drugs

Calcium Chloride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Digoxin

Ceftriaxone

Moderate

Amlodipine

Diltiazem

Bisoprolol

Calcium Chloride Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcium Chloride unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calcium Chloride

Is this Calcium Chloride habit forming or addictive?

Calcium Chloride is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Calcium Chloride does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Calcium Chloride is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Calcium Chloride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Calcium Chloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcium Chloride

When consumed with certain foods, Calcium Chloride may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcium Chloride

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calcium Chloride.

Unknown