Calcium Gluconate Benefits & Uses

Calcium Gluconate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Calcium Deficiency

Other Benefits

Hyperkalemia

Calcium Gluconate 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
Adult	Disease: Calcium Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Calcium Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Calcium Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Calcium Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Calcium Deficiency Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Calcium Gluconate Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcium Gluconate safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Calcium Gluconate safe during breastfeeding?

Calcium Gluconate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Calcium Gluconate on the Kidneys?

There may be some severe side effects of Calcium Gluconate on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Calcium Gluconate on the Liver?

Calcium Gluconate can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

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

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Calcium Gluconate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Digoxin

Ceftriaxone

Ceftizoxime

Moderate

Amlodipine

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Calcium Gluconate Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Stone
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calcium Gluconate

Is this Calcium Gluconate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Calcium Gluconate has not been reported.

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

Calcium Gluconate will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Calcium Gluconate is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Calcium Gluconate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Calcium Gluconate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcium Gluconate

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Calcium Gluconate to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcium Gluconate

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Calcium Gluconate with alcohol.

Unknown