Calcium carbonate

Calcium is important for bone health throughout your life. Although diet is the best way to get calcium, calcium supplements may be an option if your diet falls short. Before you consider calcium supplements, be sure you understand how much calcium you need, the pros and cons of calcium supplements, and which type of supplement to choose. Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. But evidence about such health benefits is not definitive. If you don't get enough calcium, you could face health problems related to weak bones: • Children may not reach their full potential adult height. • Adults may have low bone mass, which is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Many Americans don't get enough calcium in their diets. Children and adolescents are at risk, but so are adults age 50 and older. How much calcium you need depends on your age and sex. Calcium: Recommended daily amount Men 19-50 years 1,000 mg 51-70 years 1,000 mg 71 and older 1,200 mg Women 19-50 years 1,000 mg 51 and older 1,200 mg The recommended upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50. For those 51 and older, the limit is 2,000 mg a day. Your body doesn't produce calcium, so you must get it through other sources. Calcium can be found in a variety of...

Calcium carbonate Generic name: calcium carbonate [ KAL-see-um-KAR-boe-nate] Brand names: Nephro Calci, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Tums, Chooz, Tums E-X, Alkets, Titralac, Oyster Cal 500, Calcitab, Oyster Shell, Oyster Calcium, Super Calcium, Calcium Concentrate, Caltro, Oyster, Oyster Cal, Cal Oys, Alkums, Cal-Gest, Tums 500, Tums Ultra, Alka-Mints, Calcarb, Caltrate, Rolaids Sodium Free, Amilac, Calcium Oyster, Oyst Cal, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Mylanta Child, Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Ultra Mylanta Calci Tabs, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Os-Cal, Surpass, Surpass Extra Strength, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Tums Extra Strength, Maalox Quick Dissolve Extra Strength, Calcium Oyster Shell, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Rolaids Soft Chew, Pepto Children's, Maalox Regular Strength, Maalox Children's, Tums Kids, Tums QuikPak, Calci-Mix, Alcalak, Oyster Shell Calcium, Tums Smoothies, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Antacid Naturals, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength Dosage forms: oral suspension (1250 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (1250 mg; 600 mg; 648 mg), oral tablet, chewable (1000 mg; 1177 mg; 400 mg; 420 mg; 500 mg; 550 mg; 600 mg; 750 mg; 850 mg; base 500 mg) Drug classes: • • • • • • What is calcium carbonate? Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formati...

Verywell / JR Bee The Best Calcium Supplements The most important thing to look for when choosing a calcium supplement is the amount of elemental calcium the supplement contains. Depending on the manufacturer, the amount of elemental calcium may be listed directly on the label, or the weight may be listed on the calcium tablet itself. Calcium Carbonate • Contains the highest concentration of elemental calcium at 40% by weight • Tablets are often smaller and fewer are needed to meet the RDA • Shouldn't be taken on an empty stomach or if you have low stomach acid • Can cause bloating or constipation • Tends to be the least expensive • Possible side effects include: nausea/vomiting, belching, dry mouth, increased urination, metallic taste, fatigue, bone pain Calcium Citrate • Contains the second highest concentration of elemental calcium at 21% by weight • Tablets are often bigger and more are needed to meet the RDA • Absorbs well when taken without food and is good for people on antacids • Doesn't constipate and is better for people with digestive issues • Can be more expensive • Possible side effects include: nausea/vomiting, belching, low blood pressure, headache, increased urination, loss of appetite, fatigue Although rare, allergic reactions can occur. Seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as a rash or hives; wheezing; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or talking; tightness in your chest; or swelling of the face, mouth, throat, or l...

Yes, timing matters. When to take a calcium supplement depends on: • Type of calcium. Check the label to find out what type of calcium the supplement has. Take calcium citrate with or without food. Take calcium carbonate with food. The acid the stomach makes while eating helps the body absorb calcium carbonate. • Total daily dose. It's best to take calcium in smaller doses. Smaller doses most often means 500 milligrams or less at a time. To take 1,000 mg of calcium a day, split it into two or more doses over the day. • Other medicines. Calcium supplements and many prescription medicines do not mix well. This includes antibiotics, bisphosphonates and high blood pressure medicines. Ask a pharmacist or member of your health care team what medicines shouldn't be taken with calcium supplements. For people who take calcium supplements and multivitamins, it's best to take them at different times of day. Calcium can affect how the body takes in the nutrients iron, zinc and magnesium. And don't take a calcium supplement at the same time as a meal that's high in iron. Foods high in iron include lean meat and seafood, nuts, beans, vegetables, and grains that have iron added to them. If you have any questions about the best time to take calcium supplements, ask your pharmacist or a member of your health care team. • Calcium. National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional. Accessed April 12, 2023. • Rosen, HN. ...

What Is Calcium Carbonate and How Does It Work? • Calcium plays a very important role in the body. It is necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle, and bone. If there is not enough calcium in the blood, then the body will take calcium from bones, thereby weakening bones. Having the right amount of calcium is important for building and keeping strong bones. • Calcium Carbonate is available under the following different brand names: Tums, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular, Tums Smoothies, and Tums Ultra or Children's Pepto. What Are Dosage of Calcium Carbonate? Dosage of Calcium Carbonate: Adult and Pediatric Dosages: Tablet, chewable • 400 mg (Children's Pepto) • 500 mg (Tums Regular, Tums Freshers) • 750 mg (Tums Extra, Tums Kids, Tums Smoothies) • 1,000 mg (Tums Ultra) • 1,177 mg (Tums Chewy Delights) Dosing Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Antacid Adult Dosage: Take at onset of • Tums Regular, Tums Freshers (500 mg): Chew 2-4 tablets; not to exceed 15 tablets in 24 hours • Tums Smoothies (750 mg): Chew 2-4 tablets, not to exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours • Tums Extra (750 mg): Chew 2-4 tablets; not to exceed 9 tablets in 24 hours • Tums Ultra (1,000 mg): Chew 2-3 tablets; not to exceed 7 tablets in 24 hours • Tums Chewy Delights (1,177 mg): Chew and swallow 2-3 chews; not to exceed 10 chews in 24 hours • Not to exceed 7 grams/day Pediatric Dosage: • Children's Pepto • Children under 2 years (under 11 kg): Saf...