Comparing Calcium Carbonate vs Calcium Chloride
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Osteoporosis, GERD, Osteopenia, Indigestion, Hypocalcemia, Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer. Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Electromechanical Dissociation, Hypermagnesemia, Asystole. Calcium chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hypocalcemia
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Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
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| Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with Calcium carbonate:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with Calcium chloride:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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