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Calcium gluconate

Generic Name
Calcium gluconate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H22CaO14
CAS Number
299-28-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
SQE6VB453K

Overview

Calcium gluconate is used as mineral supplement and medication when there is insufficient calcium in the diet. Supplementation may be done to treat or prevent osteoporosis or rickets, consequences of hypocalcemia. It can also be taken by mouth but is not recommended by injection into a muscle. Calcium Gluconate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic supersaturated solution of calcium gluconate for intravenous use only. Each mL contains: Calcium gluconate 94 mg; calcium saccharate (tetrahydrate) 4.5 mg; water for injection q.s. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added for pH adjustment (6.0 to 8.2). Calcium saccharate provides 6% of the total calcium and stabilizes the supersaturated solution of calcium gluconate. Each 10 mL of the injection provides 93 mg elemental calcium (Ca++) equivalent to 1 g of calcium gluconate.

Background

Calcium gluconate is used as mineral supplement and medication when there is insufficient calcium in the diet. Supplementation may be done to treat or prevent osteoporosis or rickets, consequences of hypocalcemia. It can also be taken by mouth but is not recommended by injection into a muscle. Calcium Gluconate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic supersaturated solution of calcium gluconate for intravenous use only. Each mL contains: Calcium gluconate 94 mg; calcium saccharate (tetrahydrate) 4.5 mg; water for injection q.s. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may have been added for pH adjustment (6.0 to 8.2). Calcium saccharate provides 6% of the total calcium and stabilizes the supersaturated solution of calcium gluconate. Each 10 mL of the injection provides 93 mg elemental calcium (Ca++) equivalent to 1 g of calcium gluconate.

Indication

Oral calcium salts are used as dietary supplemental therapy for person who may not get enough calcium in their regular diet. Calcium gluconate is used as a cardioprotective agent in high blood potassium. Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity.

Associated Conditions

  • Bone and tooth decay
  • Bone and tooth growth
  • Calcium Deficiency
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Nutritional Rickets
  • Osteomalacia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otospongiosis
  • Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
  • Vitamin D Insufficiency
  • Vitamin D Resistant Rickets

FDA Approved Products

No FDA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION 10%
Manufacturer:B BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG
Form:INJECTION
Strength:940 mg/10 ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1991/04/08
Approval:SIN05659P
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION USP 10%
Manufacturer:AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS INC
Form:INJECTION
Strength:94 mg/ml
Online:Yes
Approved: 1995/11/24
Approval:SIN08451P
HYDROFLUORIC ACID ANTIDOTE GEL 2.5% w/w
Manufacturer:BEACONS PHARMACEUTICALS PTE. LTD.
Form:GEL
Strength:2.5% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1990/11/24
Approval:SIN05221P

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