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- WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?
- HOW SHOULD I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION?
- WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I FORGET TO TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION?
- WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I TAKE WHEN TAKING OR USING THIS MEDICATION?
- WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICATION?
- WHAT ARE SOME RARE BUT SERIOUS SIDE-EFFECTS THAT I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY?
- WHAT FOOD OR MEDICATION SHOULD I AVOID WHEN I TAKE OR USE THIS MEDICATION?
- HOW SHOULD I STORE THIS MEDICATION?
- HOW DO I THROW AWAY THIS MEDICATION SAFELY?
- DISCLAIMER
Medication Information Leaflet
Calcium is a type of mineral naturally found in some foods that helps the body make strong bones and teeth. It is usually available in combination with Vitamin D, which helps with calcium absorption. Calcium and Vitamin D aid in osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
Calcium may also be used as a dietary supplement in individuals who are unable to obtain sufficient calcium in their regular diet, or in those who have an increased calcium needs, such as pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and adolescents.
In chronic kidney disease (CKD), calcium salts are used to bind and reduce phosphate absorption from food. This in turn lowers phosphate levels in the body, thereby preventing the progression of bone disorder and other complications in CKD.