Calcium carbonate
- Generic Name
- Calcium carbonate
- Brand Names
- Alka-seltzer Fruit Chews, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Relief, Alkums, Bayer Womens, Cal Gest, Chooz, Diphen, Duo Fusion, Healthy Mama, Irospan 24/6 Kit, Magnebind 400 Rx, Meijer, Mi-acid Double Strength, Mylanta Tonight, Nutralox, Pepcid Complete, Pepto-bismol, Phazyme, Pregvit, Rolaids Advanced, Rolaids Reformulated Aug 2006, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Titralac, Titralac Plus, Tums
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- CCaO3
- CAS Number
- 471-34-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- H0G9379FGK
- Background
Calcium carbonate is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects. Calcium carbonate may also be used as a nutritional supplem...
- Indication
For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion. May also be used as a nutritional supplement or to treat hypocalcemia.
- Associated Conditions
- Bloating, Calcium Deficiency, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiencies, Colic, Dyspepsia, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Haemorrhoids, Heartburn, Hot Flashes, Hyperacidity, Hyperphosphataemia, Low Bone Density, Osteodystrophy, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Post Operative Gas, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Proctitis, Reflux Acid, Rickets, Vertebral Fractures, Calcium loss, Gastrointestinal ulceration
- Associated Therapies
- Dietary supplementation
Aquamin and Prevention of Colon Cancer
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2016-01-06
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-04-12
- Lead Sponsor
- James Varani
- Target Recruit Count
- 36
- Registration Number
- NCT02647671
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Cyclobenzaprine in Muscle Cramps With Liver Cirrhosis
- First Posted Date
- 2015-12-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-01-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Tanta University
- Target Recruit Count
- 200
- Registration Number
- NCT02642861
- Locations
- 🇪🇬
Tanta university - faculty of medicine, Tanta, Egypt
Gabapentin in Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
- First Posted Date
- 2015-12-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-01-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Tanta University
- Target Recruit Count
- 200
- Registration Number
- NCT02642484
- Locations
- 🇪🇬
Tanta university - faculty of medicine, Tanta, Elgharbia, Egypt
Methocarbamol in Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Cirrhotic Patients
- First Posted Date
- 2015-12-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-07-24
- Lead Sponsor
- Tanta University
- Target Recruit Count
- 200
- Registration Number
- NCT02642874
- Locations
- 🇪🇬
Tanta university - faculty of medicine, Tanta, Elgharbia, Egypt
The Effect of Antacids on the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Raltegravir in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Participants (MK-0518-824)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-06-16
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-27
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT02473367
Lanthanum Versus Calcium Carbonate for Vascular Abnormalities in Patients With CKD and Hyperphosphatemia
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2014-09-11
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-02-25
- Lead Sponsor
- Osaka University
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT02237534
- Locations
- 🇯🇵
Osaka University Hospital, Suita, Osaka, Japan
Heartland Osteoporosis Prevention Study
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2014-07-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-10-05
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
- Target Recruit Count
- 276
- Registration Number
- NCT02186600
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nordic 8 - A Phase II Trial
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-06-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-10-30
- Lead Sponsor
- Per Pfeiffer
- Target Recruit Count
- 173
- Registration Number
- NCT01867697
- Locations
- 🇩🇰
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
🇩🇰Sydvestjysk Hospital, Esbjerg, Denmark
🇩🇰Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
The Effect of Lanthanum Carbonate on Fibroblast Growth Factor 23
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2013-05-03
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-05-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Camillians Saint Mary's Hospital Luodong
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT01845090
- Locations
- 🇨🇳
Saint Mary's hospital-Lotung, Taipei, Taiwan
Effect of Phosphate Binders on FGF-23 With Concurrent Calcitriol
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2012-12-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-02-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT01748396
- Locations
- 🇰🇷
Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
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