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Calcium gluconate tablets dosage indications. Medicine “Calcium Gluconate” - replenishes the body with calcium

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Active ingredient: Calcium gluconate

1 ml of solution for injection contains 100 mg of calcium gluconate;

1 tablet contains 0.5 g of calcium gluconate.

Calcium gluconate release form

Solution for injection, 100 mg/ml, 5 ml or 10 ml in ampoules No. 5, No. 10.

Tablets of 0.5 g No. 10 in strips, blisters.

Who is Calcium gluconate indicated for?

Solution. Lack of function parathyroid glands, increased excretion of calcium from the body (particularly with prolonged dehydration), as aid for allergic diseases (serum sickness, urticaria, angioedema) and allergic complications drug therapy, to reduce vascular permeability during pathological processes of various origins(exudative phase inflammatory process, hemorrhagic vasculitis, radiation sickness), with parenchymal hepatitis, toxic liver damage, nephritis, eclampsia, hyperkalemia, hyperkalemic form of paroxysmal myoplegia, with skin diseases(itching, eczema, psoriasis), as a hemostatic agent, and also as an antidote for poisoning with magnesium salts, oxalic acid or its soluble salts, soluble fluoric acid salts.

Pills. Diseases accompanied by hypocalcemia, increased permeability of cell membranes, impaired conduction of nerve impulses in muscle tissue. Hypoparathyroidism (latent tetany), vitamin D metabolism disorders (rickets, spasmophilia, osteomalacia), hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic renal failure. Increased need for calcium (period intensive growth children and adolescents, pregnancy or breastfeeding), insufficient Ca2+ content in food, disturbances in its metabolism in the postmenopausal period, bone fractures. Increased Ca2+ excretion (long-term bed rest, chronic diarrhea, hypocalcemia with long-term use diuretics, antiepileptic drugs, corticosteroids). IN complex therapy: bleeding of various etiologies, allergic diseases(serum sickness, urticaria, febrile syndrome, pruritic dermatoses, angioedema); bronchial asthma, dystrophic alimentary edema, pulmonary tuberculosis, eclampsia, parenchymal hepatitis, toxic liver damage, nephritis. As an antidote for poisoning with magnesium salts, oxalic acid, soluble salts of fluoric acid (when interacting with calcium gluconate, insoluble and non-toxic calcium oxalate and calcium fluoride are formed).

How to use Calcium gluconate

Solution. 5-10 ml are administered intravenously and intramuscularly, depending on the nature of the disease and the patient’s condition - daily, every other day or every 2 days.

It is not recommended to administer the drug intramuscularly to children due to the possibility of necrosis. Intravenously, depending on age, calcium gluconate solution is administered in the following doses: up to 6 months - 0.1-1 ml, at 7-12 months - 1-1.5 ml, at 1-3 years - 1.5-2 ml, at 4-6 years old - 2-2.5 ml, at 7-14 years old 3-5 ml. The ampoule with the solution is warmed to body temperature before administration. For adults and children, the solution is administered slowly over 2-3 minutes.

Features of application

The drug is warmed to body temperature before administration. For adults and children, the solution is administered slowly over 2-3 minutes. The use of the drug by pregnant women and during breastfeeding is not contraindicated. therapeutic doses. Data on adverse effects of the drug on ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms are missing.

Pills. Prescribed orally, before meals. The tablet must be chewed or crushed.

For adults and children over 14 years of age, the drug is prescribed in a single dose of 1-3 g (2-6 tablets), for children from 3 to 4 years old - 1 g (2 tablets), from 5 to 6 years old - 1-1.5 g ( 2-3 tablets), from 7 to 9 years - 1.5-2 g (3-4 tablets), from 10 to 14 years - 2-3 g (4-6 tablets) 2-3 times a day.

The daily dose for elderly patients should not exceed 2 g (4 tablets).

The duration of treatment is determined individually, depending on the patient’s condition.

Proper safety precautions for use

When used in patients receiving cardiac glycosides and/or diuretics, as well as when long-term treatment the concentration of calcium and creatinine in the blood should be monitored. If their concentration increases, the dose of the drug should be reduced or temporarily stopped. Due to the fact that vitamin D3 increases the absorption of calcium from gastrointestinal tract To avoid calcium overdose, it is necessary to take into account the intake of vitamin D3 and calcium from other sources.

With caution and with regular monitoring of the level of urinary calcium excretion, it is prescribed to patients with moderate hypercalciuria exceeding 300 mg/day. (7.5 mmol/day), mild renal dysfunction, urolithiasis in the anamnesis. If necessary, reduce the dose of the drug or discontinue it. Patients with a tendency to form stones in urinary tract During treatment, it is recommended to increase the volume of fluid consumed.

When treating with the drug, you should avoid taking high doses of vitamin D or its derivatives, unless there are special indications for this.

An interval of at least 3 hours should be maintained between taking calcium gluconate tablets and oral medications such as estramustine, etidronate and other bisphosphonates, phenytoin, quinolones, tetracycline antibiotics, oral iron supplements, and fluoride supplements.

Special Cautions

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The use of the drug is permissible taking into account the ratio of benefit to the woman/risk to the fetus (child), which is determined by the doctor.

When taking calcium supplements during breastfeeding, it may pass into breast milk.

The drug does not affect the reaction rate when driving vehicles or operating machinery.

Children. The drug is used for children from 3 years of age.

Side effects of Calcium gluconate

Sometimes violations are possible:

from the digestive tract: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, long-term use in high doses - the formation of calcium stones in the intestines;

from the outside of cardio-vascular system: bradycardia;

from the metabolic side: hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria;

from the urinary system: impaired renal function (increased urination, swelling of the lower extremities).

These phenomena quickly disappear after reducing the dose or discontinuing the drug.

Who is contraindicated for calcium gluconate?

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypercalcemia, severe hypercalciuria, hypercoagulation, tendency to thrombus formation, severe atherosclerosis, increased blood clotting, nephrourolithiasis (calcium), severe renal failure, sarcoidosis, taking digitalis drugs, childhood up to 3 years.

Interactions Calcium gluconate

Solution

Before filling a syringe with a solution of calcium gluconate, the latter should not contain any residues of ethyl alcohol (precipitation of the gluconate). It is not recommended to prescribe simultaneously with other calcium preparations. Intravenous administration of calcium gluconate before and after taking verapamil reduces it hypotensive effect, but does not affect its antiarrhythmic effect. When used simultaneously with quinidine, intraventricular conduction may slow down and the toxicity of quinidine may increase. During treatment with cardiac glycosides parenteral use calcium gluconate is not recommended due to increased cardiotoxic effects. With simultaneous oral administration calcium gluconate and tetracyclines, the effect of the latter may decrease due to a decrease in their absorption.

Pills

The drug slows down the absorption of estramustine, etidronate and other bisphosphonates, quinolones, tetracycline antibiotics, oral medications iron and fluoride preparations (the interval between taking them should be at least 3 hours). Calcium gluconate reduces the bioavailability of phenytoin. At simultaneous administration with vitamin D or its derivatives, calcium absorption increases. Cholesterolamine reduces calcium absorption in digestive tract. At joint use the drug with cardiac glycosides increases the cardiotoxic effects of the latter. GCS reduce calcium absorption. When combined with thiazide diuretics, the risk of hypercalcemia may increase. The drug may reduce the effect of calcitonin in hypercalcemia, the bioavailability of phenytoin, and the effect of calcium channel blockers. When used simultaneously with quinidine, intraventricular conduction may slow down and the toxicity of quinidine may increase.

Forms insoluble or slightly soluble calcium salts with carbonates, salicylates, and sulfates.

Calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract can be reduced by certain types of food (spinach, rhubarb, bran, grains).

Overdose of Calcium gluconate

Solution. In case of overdose, hypercalcemia may develop. In this case, calcitonin is used as an antidote, which is administered intravenously at the rate of 5-10 units per 1 kg of body weight per day (the drug is diluted in 500 ml of isotonic sodium chloride solution, administered drip-wise over 6 hours in 2-4 doses).

Pills. With long-term use in high doses, hypercalcemia with the deposition of calcium salts in the body is possible, and dyspepsia is possible. The likelihood of developing hypercalcemia increases with simultaneous treatment high doses vitamin D or its derivatives.

Symptoms of hypercalcemia: drowsiness, weakness, anorexia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, polydipsia, polyuria, weakness, increased fatigue, irritability, bad feeling, depression, dehydration, possible disorders heart rate, myalgia, arthralgia, arterial hypertension.

Treatment: drug withdrawal; V severe cases- parenteral calcitonin at a dose of 5-10 IU/kg body weight per day (diluted in 500 ml of sterile physiological sodium chloride solution, intravenous drip over 6 hours. Slow intravenous jet administration is possible 2-4 times a day).

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With the onset of the long-awaited spring and warmth, in addition to the need to receive solar heat, our body requires replenishment of vitamins and minerals that were wasted in the winter. One of these “deficient elements” is calcium.

A bunch of various drugs, containing a rich complex of vitamins and calcium are offered on pharmacy shelves. But often, many simply use calcium gluconate, which effectively restores the level of this substance in the body. However, there are some features of taking the drug that are important to know about.

To correctly calculate the dosage, it is necessary to be guided by data on the patient’s body weight, age and the reasons for its prescription.

  1. Children under one year of age should receive one tablet every 24 hours.
  2. Children from 1 to 4 years old should receive a daily dose of 2 tablets.
  3. Children age 4-7 years - 3 tablets per day.
  4. Teenagers and children over 7 years old - 5 tablets per day.
  5. Adults are prescribed 6 or more tablets, depending on the degree of calcium deficiency.

One more no less important point– this is the correct use of calcium gluconate. In order for the substance to be properly and fully absorbed in the body, you should not drink calcium gluconate in tablets; it is better to grind them into a powder. An hour and a half before meals, crush the tablets into powder and take with milk. Calcium is best dissolved and absorbed in a milk environment. In this case, you need to drink big amount liquid - at least a glass.

In addition to consumption with milk, the drug is best absorbed when surrounded by a sufficient amount of vitamin D. Therefore, in addition to milk, the body must have the required amount of this vitamin. Complex expensive drugs usually include this vitamin in their composition. But you can compensate for its deficiency in the body by sunbathing.

Usually, calcium gluconate intake is divided into two times. But there are cases when the doctor may prescribe a dose 3 or even 4 times a day.

Contraindications

There are some substances with which taking calcium is prohibited or, at a minimum, will not have the desired effect. The first “no” is iron and iron-containing preparations. The second item is tetracycline-based antibiotics, but you shouldn’t take any other type either. Heart medications are also a prohibited combination with calcium gluconate. At joint reception, in addition to the lack of effect of calcium gluconate on the body, you can also earn serious side effects. Vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, arrhythmia, any heart rhythm disturbances, ailments, problems with blood pressure– all these symptoms indicate that you need to stop taking all medications and consult a doctor immediately.

Calcium gluconate is prescribed intravenously at the most various diseases. This method of administration is much more effective and better absorbed by the body than taking tablets.

What is intravenous calcium gluconate used for?

It's no secret that calcium plays important role in the construction of the body. During illnesses, it may be partially washed out of the body, which is replenished artificially with an intravenous injection of calcium gluconate. This is done when necessary quick effect, because this remedy promotes many processes in the body. For example, the drug is necessary for the process of transmission of nerve impulses, myocardial activity, and smooth muscle contraction. It helps blood clot well, and this remedy is also actively used for various inflammatory diseases. For example, calcium gluconate is very often prescribed for bronchitis. The drug is also used as a hemostatic agent and also reduces vascular permeability.

Indications for the use of calcium gluconate intravenously:

  • for bleeding of various origins;
  • with increased excretion of calcium from the body, for example, as a result of dehydration;
  • allergic reactions and diseases, for example, itchy dermatosis or;
  • eclampsia;
  • pulmonary tuberculosis;
  • lead colic;
  • toxic liver damage;
  • insufficient function of the parathyroid glands;
  • parenchymal hepatitis;
  • hyperkalemic form of paroxysmal myoplegia;
  • hemorrhagic vasculitis;
  • radiation sickness;
  • nephritis;
  • in case of poisoning with magnesium salts, oxalic acid, fluoric acid.

Doctors often prescribe calcium gluconate intravenously for allergies in combination with other antihistamines. What is the mechanism of action of the drug in this case? Since the drug helps reduce the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, allergens are not able to enter the bloodstream. Gluconate affects connective tissue, thereby promoting a quick recovery.

Calcium gluconate intravenously - side effects

It is worth noting that this drug may have the following contraindications:

  • hypercalcemia;
  • hypersensitivity;
  • sarcoidosis;
  • severe hypercalciuria;
  • nephrourolithiasis;
  • taking cardiac glycosides;
  • age up to 3 years;
  • thrombosis.

Also, after taking it, the following may occur: side effects How:

  • nausea;
  • vomit;
  • diarrhea;
  • slow pulse;
  • hypercalcemia;
  • necrosis at injection sites.
Administration of the drug

It is very important to know how to administer calcium gluconate intravenously correctly? This drug can be administered either intramuscularly or intravenously. Before direct administration, the ampoule should be warmed to body temperature. To do this, hold it in your hands or rub vigorously between palms. The solution should be injected very slowly, approximately 1.5 ml over one minute. This should be done to ensure that no adverse reactions occur after rapid administration of the drug into a vein. The longer the warm drug is administered, the better. Depending on the disease, the medicine may be prescribed either every day or every other day.

Calcium gluconate and alcohol

While taking any medicines Doctors strongly recommend refraining from using alcoholic drinks. This is due to the fact that they can reduce their effectiveness, inhibit absorption or cause unwanted adverse reactions body. Therefore, during the treatment period you should not drink alcohol-containing drinks.

A lack of vitamins and microelements in the human body can cause serious illnesses. One of essential substances involved in tissue metabolism is calcium. If you have been prescribed calcium gluconate, why you should take this medication should interest every inquisitive patient who is not indifferent to the state of their health.

Calcium gluconate is a broad-spectrum drug

Calcium gluconate - medical drug, created on the basis of calcium salt, which normalizes tissue metabolism in the body. Hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency) leads to significant disruptions in the functioning of organs and systems of the body. Pathologies of cardiac activity, low blood clotting, destruction of teeth and nails, hair loss, and frequent fractures may worry you due to a simple lack of such a mineral.

Indications for use

A course of treatment involving such a medicine is prescribed when:

  • high vascular permeability;
  • lack of parathyroid hormones;
  • bleeding;
  • toxic liver damage;
  • chemical poisoning;
  • skin problems, in particular eczema and psoriasis;
  • sensitization caused by medications;
  • chronic organ problems respiratory system(calcium gluconate is also effective for colds - due to the fact that during inflammation it protects blood vessels from thinning and decreasing strength, and reduces intoxication);
  • inflammation in the pelvic organs;
  • slowing down the child's growth.

Calcium gluconate - mandatory remedy in the first aid kit:

  • expectant mothers who want to avoid gynecological diseases and provide the fetus with microelements necessary for normal development, as well as breastfeeding;
  • caring parents who are concerned about the child’s health during a period of active growth;
  • all those suffering from hypocalcemia.

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Many patients are convinced that the drug, regardless of the form of release, acts the same. Remember: there are differences between the indications for using calcium gluconate (tablets) and calcium gluconate (injections).

Typically 1 tablet contains 500 mg active substance. But you can also find forms with only 250 mg of the main substance. The required dosage Based on your medical history, only a specialist can determine. Infants under 12 months are prescribed 1500 mg per day in 3 divided doses. Before giving medicine to your child:

  1. Grind the tablet thoroughly until a homogeneous powder is formed.
  2. Place the powder in a small amount of expressed fluid. mother's milk or mixtures.
  3. Stir the resulting drink.
  4. Wait until the product is completely dissolved.

Children 2 years of age also take the product 3 times a day, daily dose- 3 g; starting from 5 years, you can increase the amount to 1.5 g per dose. Children are prescribed calcium supplements in tablets, since their skin is more sensitive, and there is a risk of soft tissue necrosis in the case of intravenous or intramuscular injection. Adult patients need to take 1 to 3 g per day. It is recommended to take the tablet with a glass of water (you can also take milk) to prevent the formation of kidney stones.

Intravenous hot injections of calcium gluconate are done very slowly, since the substance is instantly absorbed into the blood. Single dose - 500 mg, with drip administration- 1 year. If in case medical error the drug will flow past the vein, and there may be loss of soft tissue around the injection site.

A 10 ml ampoule contains 1 g of calcium gluconate - this is the normal dose for a one-time administration according to the instructions. This amount of medication is administered intramuscularly every other day, although doses may vary depending on the severity of the disease.

Oral (tablet) intake of calcium gluconate will not have the expected effect if:

  • you have a severe allergic reaction on the verge of anaphylactic shock;
  • bleeding of different locations began;
  • intoxication with magnesium salts and fluoric acid occurs.

But in the listed situations, the composition of the first aid kit for taking urgent measures includes ampoules with this medicine.

For whom is this medicine taboo?

Despite the fact that calcium is not foreign to the body chemical element However, for certain categories of patients, drugs containing it are contraindicated. First of all, we're talking about about those who have hypercalcemia - an excess of this mineral in the blood serum. Without an examination, do not take calcium gluconate, for which you need to increase the level of calcium in the blood - only a doctor will explain. In addition, the use of this medicine is not recommended if you have:

  • increased blood clotting (increases the risk of blood clot formation);
  • severe renal failure;
  • atherosclerosis;
  • urolithiasis disease;
  • vascular spasms (neutralizes the effect of calcium channel blockers, which weaken the walls of blood vessels).

Side effects of calcium gluconate include:

  • digestive disorders (nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea);
  • feeling of heat throughout the body, especially on the mucous membrane of the mouth;
  • decreased blood pressure;
  • arrhythmia.

Remember that the absence of these diseases and negative consequences Taking this medicine does not mean that you need calcium therapy. Taking microelements, like other medications, should not be started without test results and consultation with a qualified specialist.

Calcium gluconate: reviews

Patients who took calcium gluconate as prescribed by their doctor emphasize in their reviews that this simple, fairly affordable remedy helps them reduce the number of visits to the dentist and traumatologist and improve general health. Parents of children receiving calcium gluconate noticed no problems with the child’s growth and development compared to their peers. The effectiveness of the product when combined with ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which promotes the absorption of the element, increases significantly.

For those who complain about the low effectiveness of the product when serious illnesses, do not forget: in case of complex pathologies, calcium gluconate is used only as part of complex therapy.

Calcium gluconate tablets are a drug belonging to the pharmacotherapeutic group for the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Calcium gluconate is used to normalize the balance of tissue metabolism, or more precisely, to neutralize the lack of calcium in the body. The drug, which can be freely purchased without a prescription, is available as tablets white without a characteristic odor and taste, and also in the form of a solution for injections intravenously and intramuscularly. One calcium gluconate tablet contains 0.5 grams of the active component - calcium gluconate monohydrate - and Excipients, such as starch, talc, calcium stearate monohydrate.

1 milliliter of solution contains 0.1 grams of the active substance.

Calcium not only plays perhaps the most important role in the development bone tissue, and subsequently ensuring the strength of the entire skeletal system human, but also its use promotes blood clotting, strengthens tooth enamel, affects the conduction of nerve impulses, supports normal functioning heart muscle and takes an active part in the metabolism of the whole body.

Calcium reduces permeability blood vessels, and when intravenous administration enhances the production of adrenaline and causes general stimulation of the nervous system.

Indications for use

The instructions included with each package of the drug, which can be purchased at every pharmacy, indicate the indications for use of calcium gluconate, both in tablets and in solution:

  • Increased need of the body for calcium (period of active development of the body, period of bearing a child, period breastfeeding), disturbances in the metabolism of the element during postmenopause, low presence of calcium in food;
  • A number of diseases whose symptoms are increased vascular permeability, hypocalcemia, disruption of the movement of nerve signals;
  • Bleeding of various origins;
  • Inflammatory processes occurring in the pelvic organs;
  • Increased leaching of calcium from body cells due to chronic diarrhea, prolonged use of diuretics and some antiepileptic drugs, long periods of immobility);
  • Rickets;
  • Allergic diseases (urticaria, itching, dermatosis, serum sickness, allergies to certain foods and medications, angioedema);
  • Asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, Chronical bronchitis, lead colic, nutritional edema;
  • Poisoning with certain acids, magnesium salts;
  • Dermatoses accompanied by weeping eczema;
  • Vitamin D metabolism disorders;
  • Osteoporosis;
  • Inflammation of the urinary tract;
  • Liver diseases, hepatitis, nephritis, paroxysmal myoplegia.

Contraindications

  • The use of calcium supplements is not recommended in such cases.
  • Hypersensitivity to some components of the drug.
  • Hypercalcemia.
  • Sarcoidosis.
  • Tendency to thrombosis.
  • Concurrent administration of cardiac glycosides.

Considering the indications, tablets, calcium gluconate solution can be taken with caution in moderate renal failure, diarrhea, heart failure, atherosclerosis. For children of different ages application intramuscular injections Doctors recommend calcium gluconate in special cases.

Side effects

When using the medication calcium gluconate, as the instructions indicate, side effects may occur:

  • When taking the medicine in tablets orally - hypercalcemia, stomach irritation;
  • When a solution is administered orally - vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, bradycardia;
  • With intravenous administration - a feeling of internal heat throughout the body, fainting, decreased blood pressure, cardiac arrest is possible;
  • With intramuscular rapid introduction– tissue necrosis at the injection site is possible.

Dosage and rules of use

Instructions for treatment with calcium gluconate describe the doses and methods of taking it. Calcium gluconate tablets can be taken orally by both adults and children of all ages. The drug must be crushed before use.

Adults can drink calcium gluconate tablets from 1 to 3 g. (maximum 9 grams per day) 2–3 doses per day. Pregnant women and nursing mothers can take the drug only following the regimen prescribed by the attending physician.

Doses for children:

  • children under 1 year of age can take the drug, previously crushed and dissolved in a small amount of milk or formula, not more than 0.5 g;
  • children aged 2–4 years can drink 1 gram. (maximum – 3);
  • children aged 5–6 years – from 1 to 1.5 g. (maximum dose 4.5 g per day) depending on the disease;
  • children from 7 to 9 years old – 1.5–2 g. (no more than 6 grams during the day);
  • Teenagers 10–14 years old can drink an average of 2–3 grams of the product. (but, like adults, no more than 9 grams per day).

You should take tablets of the drug 2-3 times a day before meals or one and a half hours after meals, always with a glass of milk or boiled water to avoid possible salt deposits in the kidneys. If you have calcium deficiency, take tablets better evening. As the instructions indicate, when carrying out a course of treatment with calcium gluconate, an adult needs to drink about 2 liters of water per day.

Intravenously and intramuscularly, a solution of calcium gluconate is infused dropwise or at low speed over 2–3 minutes. Before injection, the solution must be warmed to body temperature. It is important that the calcium gluconate does not precipitate; not the slightest trace of ethanol should remain in the syringe. When clearly manifested allergic reactions A 10% solution of calcium gluconate is used as an “ambulance”.

Very important - intravenous injection calcium gluconate should be carried out exclusively medical worker, since when the medicine gets into neighboring soft fabrics, perhaps provoke their necrosis.

For adults, the injection dose is from 5 to 10 milliliters of a 10 percent solution, depending on the diagnosis, every day, every other day or every two days.

Children are also given a 10% solution of calcium gluconate, warmed to body temperature, at a very low rate, depending on their age - from 1 to 5 milliliters of a 10% solution, keeping an interval of 2 days.

Often the drug calcium gluconate is prescribed by a doctor for colds, both for oral administration and in the form of a “hot injection”, since this drug has the ability to protect blood vessels from deformation, reducing their fragility during inflammation, and reduce general intoxication of the body.

Analogues of the drug

In pharmacies you can buy many drugs similar medicine calcium gluconate. The most popular tablets of them are Calcium D3 Nycomed, Elevit, Calcium S, Calcinova, Multitabs, Vitrum, Calcium-Sandoz, Vitacalcin. In addition to calcium itself, various components have been added to these analog products that contribute to more complete absorption of this microelement, for example ascorbic acid, as well as anti-inflammatory and antiviral complexes.

But all these pharmaceuticals the instructions as the main indication determine a lack of calcium in the body, as a result of which disturbances in the formation of the skeletal system and teeth occur.

Also in the pharmacy you can buy calcium gluconate substitutes such as Calcium gluconate tablets Vial, stabilized, Calcium gluconate with various fruit flavors, calcium gluconate Darnitsa. You just need to remember that, if there are such indications, you can take these and similar calcium gluconate substitutes only in consultation with your doctor.

Release from the pharmacy and storage conditions

Calcium gluconate should be stored in a dry place, out of reach of children. The temperature at which the medicine can be stored should not rise above 25 degrees. The shelf life of this drug is 5 years. Do not use after the date printed on the blister or carton. Since calcium gluconate is an over-the-counter product, you can buy it freely.