¿Qué es Calcium?

El calcio, un mineral vital, es esencial para mantener huesos y dientes fuertes, además de jugar un papel crucial en la coagulación sanguínea, la contracción muscular y la transmisión de señales nerviosas. Está comúnmente disponible en varias formas, como carbonato de calcio o citrato de calcio, que se utilizan para prevenir o tratar deficiencias de calcio y condiciones como la osteoporosis. Una ingesta adecuada es crucial, especialmente para mujeres y personas mayores, para asegurar una salud óptima y una función metabólica adecuada.

Side Effects

• Headache that will not go away, dry mouth, loss of appetite, severe constipation.

Warnings

• Some health problems can affect how much calcium you should take. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or digestion problems, such as on-going diarrhea, not absorbing nutrients properly, or not having enough acid in your stomach.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you have had problems with too much calcium (hypercalcemia) or too little calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia). Some health problems that can cause hypercalcemia are sarcoidosis, or problems with your parathyroid gland.
• This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). If you have this condition, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
• You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.
• If you are using a large amount of calcium or using it for a long time, your doctor might need to check your blood on a regular basis. Be sure to keep all appointments.