Chemical formula: C₁₂H₂₂CaO₁₄ Molecular mass: 430.372 g/mol PubChem compound: 9290
Calcium gluconate is the gluconate salt of calcium. An element or mineral necessary for normal nerve, muscle, and cardiac function, calcium as the gluconate salt helps to maintain calcium balance and prevent bone loss when taken orally.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A12AA03 | Calcium gluconate | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12A Calcium → A12AA Calcium |
| B05XA19 | B Blood and blood forming organs → B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions → B05X I.V. solution additives → B05XA Electrolyte solutions | |
| D11AX03 | Calcium gluconate | D Dermatologicals → D11 Other dermatological preparations → D11A Other dermatological preparations → D11AX Other dermatologicals |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM GLUCONATE Sterile injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| EFFERVESCENT Uncoated tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Calcium gluconate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Ecuador (EC)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)Poland (PL)Spain (ES)
Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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