Chemical formula: C₆H₁₀CaO₆ Molecular mass: 218.218 g/mol PubChem compound: 13144
Calcium lactate is used as an antacid and in calcium deficiency to treat hypocalcaemia. It can be absorbed at various pHs, thus it does not need to be taken with food. Calcium lactate is an antidote for soluble fluoride ingestion16: p165 and hydrofluoric acid.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A12AA05 | Calcium lactate | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A12 Mineral supplements → A12A Calcium → A12AA Calcium |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM LACTATE Tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Calcium lactate is an active ingredient of these brands:
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Poland (PL)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
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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