Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium
About Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets.
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium combines two drugs: Elemental Calcium and Elemental Magnesium. Calcium is the building block for bones, and magnesium aids its absorption. This duo keeps your bones dense and teeth strong, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and cavities. Calcium and magnesium work synergistically to benefit overall health, particularly in bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission.
Take Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium as advised by your doctor. You may sometimes experience diarrhoea, nausea, stomach cramps, and constipation. Most of these side effects of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to any foods or medicines, inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium. Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium should be used with caution in children. If you have high blood calcium or vitamin D levels in your blood, liver, kidney or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium. Regular tests are recommended while taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium to monitor calcium levels.
Uses of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium
Medicinal Benefits
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium comprises two drugs: Elemental Calcium and Elemental Magnesium. Calcium is the primary building block of bones, while magnesium aids in its absorption. This combination keeps your bones thick and your teeth strong, lowering the risk of osteoporosis and cavities. Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Constipation
Drug Warnings
Before taking the Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consume Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium under the supervision of the doctor. No information was available about the use of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium in pediatric patients. Please seek medical attention. Your doctor will only prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks. Consumption of alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium may interact with Anti-retroviral medications (e.g. cabotegravir, dolutegravir) and anti-cancer medications (e.g. erdafitinib, gefitinib).
Drug-Food Interactions: Consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have phosphate calcifications (Phosphate Imbalance), cardiac contraction/conduction (Arrhythmias), malabsorption, renal dysfunction, or sarcoidosis (Elevated calcium levels), inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium.Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of your calcium levels.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit/avoid alcohol intake while using Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safeElemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium usually does not impact your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and the risks before prescribing it.
Kidney
cautionIt is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis.
Children
consult your doctorNo information was available about the use of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium in pediatric patients. Please seek medical attention.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat a daily serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- 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.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of your calcium levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
FAQs
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium is used to prevent and manage calcium deficiency.
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium contains Elemental Calcium and Elemental Magnesium. Elemental Calcium is the main mineral in bones, providing structure and strength. Elemental Magnesium acts as a helper molecule, facilitating several processes crucial for incorporating calcium into bones.
Calcium is vital in muscle contraction, allowing muscles to shorten and generate force. Magnesium acts as a counterpart to calcium, promoting muscle relaxation after contraction. This balanced interaction is essential for smooth and coordinated muscle movements.
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium is not recommended for patients with malabsorption (inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel) syndrome. Please consult a doctor before using Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium if you have malabsorption syndrome.
• Take the supplement with food. • Start with a low dose and gradually increase it. • Always use as recommended by the healthcare professional.
Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have kidney problems or a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium.
• Anyone with pre-existing medical conditions. • Pregnant or breastfeeding women. • People taking medications that may interact with these minerals.
If you are allergic to shellfish, it's best to avoid Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium as it contains Calcium derived from ocean coral reefs and can cause allergic reactions such as hives (raised, itchy bumps on the skin), breathing problems and swelling. However consult your doctor, if you have any concerns.
The time taken for Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium to show its effect can vary depending on individual body response and health conditions. Therefore, it's important to use Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium as advised by your doctor.
It's important to consult your doctor before taking Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium along with another calcium supplement. Taking too much calcium can lead to hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the body) and other health issues.
If you forget a dose of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose at the regular time. But do not double the dose to make up missed dose.
It's important to consult your doctor before using Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, to avoid potential interactions.
No, you should not chew or crush Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium. It should be swallowed whole with water. Crushing or chewing the Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium can alter its effectiveness and absorption.
The common side effects of Elemental Calcium+elemental Magnesium are nausea, constipation, stomach cramps, and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
