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Calcium Carbonate

9 known interactions

5 brand names

Indications

Phosphate binding in renal failure and hyper-phosphataemia
Calcium deficiency

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

9 drug interactions identified for Calcium Carbonate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🫘Renal impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

calcium salts History of nephrolithiasis; sarcoidosis...

Side Effects

calcium salts Uncommon Constipation; diarrhoea; hypercalcaemia; nausea Rare or very rare Gastrointestinal disorder Side-effects For calcium carbonate Uncommon Hypercalciuria Rare or very rare Flatulen...

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Brand Names

Shelcal(IN)Calcimax(IN)+ 3 more in app

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Last reviewed: 2026

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