permit you to Calcium Lactate Generic Name: Calcium Lactate (KAL see um LAK tate) Brand Name: Cal-Lac Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Calcium Lactate: It is used to treat or prevent low calcium levels. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow A Joint Effort: A Provider's Guide To Orthopedic Pain Options What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Calcium Lactate? If you have an allergy to calcium or any other part of calcium lactate. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have high calcium levels. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take calcium lactate with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Calcium Lactate? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine prevents many other drugs from getting into the body. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take them at some other time than calcium lactate. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Calcium Lactate) best taken? Use calcium lactate as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take this medicine with food. Take with a full glass of water. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very hard stools (constipation). Very upset stomach or throwing up. Feeling confused. What are some other side effects of Calcium Lactate? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hard stools (constipation). Upset stomach or throwing up. Stomach pain. Gas. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Calcium Lactate? Store at room temperature. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about calcium lactate, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about calcium lactate. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using calcium lactate. Review Date: December 6, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about calcium lactate Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: minerals and electrolytes Consumer resources Calcium lactate Other brands: Ridactate , Cal-Lac Professional resources Calcium Lactate (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Pseudohypoparathyroidism Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Calcium lactate Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Drug Class Minerals and electrolytes Related Drugs Osteoporosis hydrochlorothiazide , alendronate , calcium carbonate , estradiol , Fosamax , More... Hypocalcemia calcium carbonate , ergocalciferol , Caltrate , calcitriol , Vitamin D2 , Drisdol , More... 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