Calcium Citrate Malate Pharmacology

Calcium Citrate Malate

About Calcium Citrate Malate

Calcium citrate malate is a water-soluble calcium supplement. It is the calcium salt of citric acid and malic acid with variable composition. It is purported to be highly bioavailable.

Mechanism of Action of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Pharmacokinets of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Onset of Action for Calcium Citrate Malate

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Duration of Action for Calcium Citrate Malate

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Half Life of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Side Effects of Calcium Citrate Malate

1.Stomach discomfort
2.Constipation
3.Hypercalcemia

Contra-indications of Calcium Citrate Malate

People who are at risk for high calcium levels, such as those with kidney disease, sarcoidosis, cancer or hyperparathyroidism.

Special Precautions while taking Calcium Citrate Malate

Personal or family history of prostate cancer.

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Indications for Calcium Citrate Malate

1.Osteoporosis
2.Premenstrual syndrome
3.Rickets
4.High cholesterol
5.Obesity
6.Hypoparathyroidism

Interactions for Calcium Citrate Malate

1.Concomitant use of calcium citrate malate and estrogen or diuretics may increase the levels of calcium in your body, leading to hypercalcemia.
2.Taking calcium supplements and anti-seizure medications may reduce the amount of calcium in your body.
3.Calcium may prevent your body from appropriately absorbing certain medications, such as antibiotics and alendronate.
4.Calcium citrate malate should not be taken in conjunction with antacids that contain aluminum as this combination of supplements may cause aluminum toxicity.

Typical Dosage for Calcium Citrate Malate

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Schedule of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Storage Requirements for Calcium Citrate Malate

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Effects of Overdose of Calcium Citrate Malate

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Home Delivery for Calcium Citrate Malate in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for calcium citrate malate and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for calcium citrate malate may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take calcium citrate malate only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for calcium citrate malate before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for calcium citrate malate with the pharmacy.

Calcium Citrate Malate is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for calcium citrate malate might be better known than calcium citrate malate itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have calcium citrate malate in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for calcium citrate malate.