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Nephro Calci 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 Nephro Calci.

For Healthcare Professionals

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]

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.

Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.