Calcigst Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Calcigst Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in the blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications, particularly in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels.

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General Information

Contains

Calcium Acetate (667mg)

Marketer

Blume Pharma

Storage

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Product introduction

Calcigst Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.

The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses of Calcigst Tablet

Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood

Benefits of Calcigst Tablet

Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood
Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Calcigst Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Calcigst Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.

Side effects of Calcigst Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Calcigst

Increased calcium level in blood
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Calcigst Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calcigst Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Calcigst Tablet works

Calcigst Tablet contains calcium acetate that binds with the phosphate in the food you eat, so that it gets eliminated from the body without being absorbed. In this way, high levels of phosphate in the blood are reduced.

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Quick tips

Calcigst Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Calcigst Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcigst Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Calcigst Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calcigst Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Calcigst Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calcigst Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Calcigst Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

When should you not use Calcigst Tablet?

This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Calcigst Tablet.

Does Calcigst Tablet increase calcium levels?

Yes, Calcigst Tablet might increase the calcium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms like upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, bone pain, and lack of energy. Your doctor might change your dose or prescribe you another medicine.

Can I take antacid along with Calcigst Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Calcigst Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.

Can I take antibiotics with Calcigst Tablet?

Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.

Can Calcigst Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

Calcigst Tablet contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk. Breastfeeding by a<br>mother taking this medicine is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum calcium levels are appropriately monitored.

What happens if I miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet?

If you happen to miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication.

When should you not use Calcigst Tablet?

This medicine should not be used if you already have high calcium levels in your blood. Your doctor will advise you to get a blood test done before starting your treatment with Calcigst Tablet.

Does Calcigst Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Calcigst Tablet?

It is advisable to avoid taking antacids containing calcium along with Calcigst Tablet. Give a gap of atleast 2 hours between the medications.

Can I take antibiotics with Calcigst Tablet?

Avoid taking antibiotics along with this medicine since it can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.

Can Calcigst Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carboxylic acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Phosphorus Binders

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

Calcium acetate [FDA Label]. Waltham, MA: Fresenius Medical Care North America; 2011. [Accessed 30 Jul. 2021] (online) Available from:

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Name: Blume Pharma
Address: 5 bajrang colony, Shubham Hospital, Jhotwara, Jaipur-302012

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Calcigst Tablet

Benefits of Calcigst Tablet

Side effects of Calcigst Tablet

How to use Calcigst Tablet

How Calcigst Tablet works

All substitutes for Calcigst Tablet

Lanum Tablet

Lanum Tablet

Phosnier 667 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

When should you not use Calcigst Tablet?

Does Calcigst Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Calcigst Tablet?

Can I take antibiotics with Calcigst Tablet?

Can Calcigst Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet?

When should you not use Calcigst Tablet?

Does Calcigst Tablet increase calcium levels?

Can I take antacid along with Calcigst Tablet?

Can I take antibiotics with Calcigst Tablet?

Can Calcigst Tablet be used during breastfeeding?

What happens if I miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Phosphorus, Serum

Phosphorus, Urine

References

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