CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is a nutritional supplement used effectively in treating various conditions caused by calcium deficiency in the body. It is also used for postpartum care, in pregnancy and lactation, and for postmenopausal women.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE consists of Calcium citrate. It is used to treat calcium deficiency and provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE does not cause any serious side effects. However, if you find any side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or a mild stomach upset, inform your doctor. Take CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE as recommended by the healthcare provider or the dietician.
Discontinue taking CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE and inform your doctor if you find any allergic reactions to any of the components of this medicine. Please inform your doctor if you have heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Pregnant or breastfeeding women can safely use CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE as it is generally recommended by doctors.
Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia (Rickets), Vitamin D deficiency.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and rickets or osteomalacia. CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE contains Calcium citrate, a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. It further prevents cartilage degeneration.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE usually does not cause any side effects.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE should be avoided in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Keep your physician informed about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, kidney, liver, blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, cancer, and parathyroid gland disease before starting CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE. This medicine is safe for use in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is safe to use in children only if recommended by the doctor.
Drug-Drug Interactions: CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE may interact with bisphosphates (alendronate, risedronate), quinolone, tetracycline drugs (doxycycline), and other drugs.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia.
It is unknown if CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
If you have any history of liver disease, please consult your physician before taking this medicine.
If you have any history of kidney disease, please consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Please consult a doctor about using CALCIUM CITRATE MALEATE in children.
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disorder that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density.
Osteomalacia/Rickets: It is a disease caused by softening and weakening of bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.