Cal-Gest Side Effects
Generic name: calcium carbonate
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 8, 2024.
Note: This document contains side effect information about calcium carbonate. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cal-Gest.
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Applies to calcium carbonate: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral gum, oral powder, oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable.
Metabolic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypercalcemia
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Loss of appetite, milk-alkali syndrome
Frequency not reported: Alkalosis[Ref]
Genitourinary
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypercalciuria
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Urinary frequency[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, eructation, dyspepsia, gastric pain, abdominal pain/discomfort
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Vomiting[Ref]
Dermatologic
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Pruritus, rash, urticaria[Ref]
Renal
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Renal impairment[Ref]
Nervous system
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Continuous headache[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic reaction, angioedema[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Unusual tiredness or weakness[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Asthma[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Muscular weakness[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Calci-Chew (calcium carbonate). R & D Laboratories Inc. 2001;PROD.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. Australian Product Information.
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