Calcium
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Calcium
cause?
- Stomach upset, flatulence or bloating
- You may reduce the stomach discomfort by taking medication with or after food
- Constipation
- Drink more water (unless you have water intake restriction or advised otherwise by your healthcare professional) and eat more high- fibre foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains
Speak to your doctor if the side effects do not go away.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Before taking
Calcium
, what precautions must I follow?
Before starting on this medication, inform your healthcare professional if you:
- Are allergic to this medication, or any of the other ingredients in this medication
- Have a medical condition called Hypercalcemia where there is high calcium levels in the body
- Have a medical condition called Hypercalciuria where there is excessive urinary clearance of calcium
- Are experiencing chronic constipation
- Are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Calcium
?
Space calcium supplements 2 hours apart from medications such as iron supplements, Levothyroxine and certain antibiotics (e.g. Quinolones - Ciprofloxacin, Tetracyclines). You may check with your healthcare professional for more information.