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

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 hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. PRECAUTIONS: Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria in hypo parathyroid 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 optimize calcium absorption in pregnancy.