Composition
Inj: Per 10 ml amp: 1 gm Calcium Gluconate
Indications & Dosage
Hypocalcaemia, chronic calcium deficiency, rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, adjunct in the treatment of severe hyperkalaemia, lead poisoning, fluoride poisoning: BY SLOW IV OR DEEP IM INJ: Adults: 10 ml 1-3 times daily. BY SLOW IV INJ: Children: 5-10 ml a day by slow IV route only.
Contraindications
Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, severe renal failure, renal calculi, galactosaemia.
Precautions
Renal impairment, electrolyte imbalance, use syrup in preference to tab. Monitor blood and urinary calcium levels.
Interactions
Cardiac glycosides (inj only), thiazides, tetracy clines, fluoride, calcium channel blockers, vit D.
Side Effects
Diarrhoea. Nausea, flushes, hypotension if IV inj too rapid.