Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart.
Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription.
Calcium carbonate comes as a tablet, chewable tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken three or four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription or package label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take calcium carbonate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. When using this medicine as a dietary supplement, take it with food or following meals.
Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before being swallowed; do not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking either the regular or chewable tablets or capsules. Some liquid forms of calcium carbonate must be shaken well before use.
Conditions
- Bone strength
- Cancer risk
- Cholesterol
- Colon cancer
- Weight loss
Recommendations
- Natural sources: Dairy products, broccoli, kale
Interactions & Side Effects
- Antibiotics. Calcium may reduce your body's absorption of these bacteria-busters. Also upset stomach vomiting, stomach pain, belching, constipation, dry mouth, increased urination, loss of appetite, metallic taste
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