Calcium lactate

Oral
Dietary supplement

Should be taken with food.

Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.

Patient with sarcoidosis, history of nephrolithiasis. Renal impairment. Pregnancy.

Gastrointestinal disorders: Constipation, bloating, gas.

IM/Parenteral: C

May increase the risk of hypercalcaemia with thiazide diuretics. May enhance the effects of digitalis. Increased absorption with vitamin D. Reduced absorption with corticosteroids. May reduce absorption of bisphosphonates, fluoride, fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines.

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Ca lactate is used to treat or prevent negative serum Ca balance. It also helps prevent or reduce the rate of bone loss, moderate nerve and muscle performance, and allow normal cardiac function.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Absorbed mainly from the small intestine via active transport and passive diffusion.
Distribution: Crosses the placenta and enters the breast milk. Plasma protein binding: 45%.
Excretion: Primarily via faeces as unabsorbed calcium.

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Calcium lactate, CID=13144, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13144 (accessed on June 25, 2020)

Store below 25°C.

Electrolytes

A12AA05 - calcium lactate ; Belongs to the class of calcium-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

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