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General Medicine

Calcium Lactate



General

Pronunciation

(KAL see um LAK tate)

Indications

Use: Labeled Indications

Dietary supplement: Use as a dietary supplement when calcium intake may be inadequate.

Dosing and Administration

Dosing: Adult

Dosage guidance:

Clinical considerations: Calcium lactate 1,000 mg = 130 mg elemental calcium = 6.5 mEq calcium.

Dietary supplement

Dietary supplement (OTC labeling): Oral: 200 to 510 mg (as elemental calcium) daily in divided doses. Varies by product.

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