Increased demand for calcium during pregnancy, lactation, the period of rapid growth and any other calcium deficiencies.

Dosage and Administration 19-50 year: 1,000 mg elemental Calcium Lactate per day. >50 year: 1,200 mg elemental Calcium Lactate per day. OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN. Side Effects Gl discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome. Contraindications Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria. Precautions Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D. Caution when used in patients with history of kidney stones. Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimise calcium absorption in pregnancy.