Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Used to treat calcium deficiency, indicated to support bone mineral density.
- Category
- Bone Health
- Active ingredient
- Calcium Carbonate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Calcium Carbonate Tablets vary by country.
Calcium Carbonate Tablets details
- Conditions
- Calcium Deficiency · Osteoporosis
- Alternative names
- Calcichew; Adcal
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Supplement
- Pharmacological class
- Alkaline Earth Metal
- Known off-label uses
- dyspepsia
- Contraindications
- hypercalcaemia; hypercalciuria; nephrolithiasis
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor calcium levels in blood and urine; maintain adequate fluid intake
- Minor side effects
- flatulence; constipation; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- hypercalcaemia; hypercalciuria
- Serious side effects
- nephrocalcinosis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Used to treat calcium deficiency, indicated to support bone mineral density.
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- tetracycline antibiotics; bisphosphonates; quinolone antibiotics
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding when used as directed.
Mechanism of action
Calcium carbonate acts as a source of elemental calcium, which is essential for bone homeostasis, muscular contraction, and nerve impulse transmission.
What you will receive
Calcium Carbonate Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Calcium Carbonate, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Calcium Carbonate Tablets
Calcium Carbonate Tablets provide a reliable daily source of Calcium Carbonate, an essential mineral used to support bone health and treat Calcium Deficiency and Osteoporosis. This same active ingredient is widely sold under brand names including Calcichew and Adcal. These are available in a standard 500mg tablet form, offering a consistent way to maintain adequate calcium levels.
Buying Calcium Carbonate Tablets online
Calcium Carbonate Tablets are registered across 14 markets, including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. Generic Calcium Carbonate, often supplied by manufacturers like Various, provides a much more affordable option than premium brands for residents and expats across the region. Ordering online offers a straightforward solution for those requiring consistent access to these supplements across these major Asian hubs.