Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement recommended when dietary calcium intake is insufficient. Calcium is essential for maintaining healthy bones, muscles, the nervous system, and heart function. Additionally, calcium carbonate is used as an antacid to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It can be obtained with or without a prescription.
This medication may also be prescribed for other purposes. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
How Should This Medicine Be Used?
Calcium carbonate is available in tablet, chewable tablet, capsule, and liquid forms to be taken orally. It is typically taken three to four times a day. Follow the instructions on your prescription or product label carefully, and consult your doctor or pharmacist if anything is unclear. Take calcium carbonate exactly as directed—do not take more, less, or more frequently than prescribed. When used as a dietary supplement, it is best taken with food or after meals.
Chewable tablets should be thoroughly chewed before swallowing; do not swallow them whole. After taking tablets or capsules, drink a full glass of water. Some liquid forms need to be shaken well before use.
Do not use calcium carbonate as an antacid for more than two weeks unless instructed by your doctor.
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What Special Precautions Should I Follow?
Before taking calcium carbonate:
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to calcium carbonate or any other medications.
Provide a complete list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products you are currently taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to adjust doses or monitor you for potential side effects.
Avoid taking calcium carbonate within 1–2 hours of other medications, as it may reduce their effectiveness.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease or any stomach-related conditions.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using calcium carbonate, contact your doctor immediately.
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