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Calcium Gluconate

5 known interactions (1 severe)

2 brand names

Indications

Severe acute or symptomatic hypocalcaemia
Acute severe hyperkalaemia [plasma-potassium concentration 6.5 mmol/litre or greater, or in the presence of ECG changes]
Calcium deficiency, Mild asymptomatic hypocalcaemia

Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

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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 gluconate General side-effects: Frequency not known Arrhythm...

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Brand Names

Cal Gluconate(IN)Calcium Gluconate(PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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