Calcium Acetate

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 Calcium Acetate.

Yes, Calcium Acetate 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.

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

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

Calcium Acetate 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.

If you happen to miss a dose of Calcium Acetate, 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.