Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous
About Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is a calcium supplement used effectively in treating various conditions like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, arthritis, and bone fractures caused by low calcium levels in the body. It is also used in conditions like bone spur, lower back pain, joint/cartilage damage and nerve or muscle pain.
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous consists of Calcium Aspartate. It is used to treat calcium deficiency and provides essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance.
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous may cause side effects such as constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, and vomiting. If any of the side effects bother you, consult your doctor. Take Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous as recommended by the healthcare provider or the dietician.
Avoid taking Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous and inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hyperparathyroidism, cancer, and renal calculi. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Pregnant or breastfeeding women can safely use Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous as it is generally prescribed by doctors.
Uses of Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, arthritis, and bone fractures. Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous contains Calcium aspartate, a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. It further prevents cartilage degeneration. It also helps increase bone density and enhance collagen production.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Flatulence
Drug Warnings
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous should be avoided in case of any known allergy to either of the components. Keep your physician informed about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous. This medicine is safe for use in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous should be given to children only if prescribed by the paediatrician.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, renal calculi, hyperparathyroidism, paravitaminosis D, and cancer conditions.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is unknown if Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionIf you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast Feeding
cautionCalcium Aspartate Anhydrous is considered safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, if you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Driving
safeCalcium Aspartate Anhydrous usually does not interfere with your driving ability.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have any history of liver disease, please consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Kidney
cautionThis medicine is contraindicated in patients with renal calculi. Hence, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease before taking this medicine.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous based on the child's age and weight.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, beans, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D-fortified milk.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
Special Advise
- It is advised to monitor your calcium levels in a timely manner through blood examination.
- It is advised not to take Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous in patients with kidney stones.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a medical condition that causes thinning and weakening of the bones. It usually happens in women after menopause. When a woman reaches her menopause stage, her ovaries stop making estrogen (a female hormone). Due to a lack of estrogen, the bone starts becoming weaker due to bone loss.
FAQs
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is used to treat Osteoporosis, Vitamin D deficiency and Arthritis.
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is a mineral that prevents or treats calcium deficiency.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous with milk.
Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous may cause side effects such as constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, and vomiting. If any of the side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
Yes, Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is a calcium supplement that helps treat various conditions associated with low calcium levels.
Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mental or mood changes, headache, weakness, and tiredness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe these symptoms or think you might have taken too much.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dairy foods like milk & cheese, green leafy vegetables, soya drinks with calcium, sardines and pilchards are good sources of calcium.
