Calcium acetate

Harmful effects on humans due to calcium taken during pregnancy have not been reported. However, the likelihood of hypercalcaemia is increased in pregnant women in whom calcium and vitamin D are co-administered.

Harmful effects on humans due to calcium taken during lactation have not been reported.

Calcium acetate has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.

The following definitions apply to the incidence of undesirable effects: Very common (≥1/10), Common (≥1/100 to <1/10), Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000), Very rare (<1/10,000), Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

General disorders

Uncommon: Soft tissue calcification (e.g in the fatty tissue under the skin) usually occurring only after many years of intake and frequently associated with increased blood calcium levels.

Cardiac/vascular disorders

Uncommon: Hypercalcemia, especially following overdosage.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Rare: Gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea and constipation, especially in case of too high dosages.

If gastrointestinal side effects occur, treatment should be changed to calcium carbonate as appropriate.