What are the possible side effects of Calcium carbonate?
Stop taking Calcium carbonate and seek emergency medical attention if you experience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Calcium carbonate and notify your doctor if you experience
- nausea or vomiting;
- decreased appetite;
- constipation;
- dry mouth or increased thirst; or
- increased urination.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Side effects of Calcium carbonate in details
Applies to Calcium carbonate: tablets
Other dosage forms:
- chewable tablets
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Calcium carbonate (the active ingredient contained in Calcium carbonate)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; increased urination; loss of appetite; mental or mood changes; nausea; severe or persistent constipation or stomach pain; weakness; vomiting.
What is the most important information I should know about Calcium carbonate?
- Do not take large doses of vitamins while you use Calcium carbonate unless your doctor tells you to.
- Some of these products may contain soy. If you are allergic to soy, ask your pharmacist if your product has soy in it.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Calcium carbonate before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Lab tests, including serum calcium levels, may be performed while you use Calcium carbonate. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Calcium carbonate should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Calcium carbonate while you are pregnant. It is not known if Calcium carbonate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Calcium carbonate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Calcium carbonate contraindications
Known hypersensitivity reaction to any of the ingredients of Calcium carbonate.
References
- DailyMed. "CALCIUM CARBONATE; FAMOTIDINE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "CALCIUM: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- European Chemicals Agency - ECHA. "Calcium carbonate: The information provided here is aggregated from the "Notified classification and labelling" from ECHA's C&L Inventory. ". https://echa.europa.eu/information-o... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Calcium carbonate are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Calcium carbonate. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported side effects
Did you experience side effects while taking Calcium carbonate drug?According to the report by ndrugs.com, the below mentioned statistics discuss the number of people who experienced side effects after taking Calcium carbonate drug. Every drug produces at least minor unwanted effects, which we call side effects. The side effects can be bothersome, or they can be minor so patients do not know they are experiencing them. The side effects of the drug depend on the individual, severity of disease, symptom, and associated conditions in the patient. The most deciding factor is the drug dosage. The higher the dosage, the higher the therapeutic result, and the more side effects. Every patient need not have the same intensity of side effect. When the side effects are greater, immediately consult your health care provider.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
