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Calcium glycerophosphate

Generic Name
Calcium glycerophosphate
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H7CaO6P
CAS Number
27214-00-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Y56W30YB7O

Overview

Calcium glycerophosphate is a Calcium salt of glycerophosphoric acid that forms a white, fine, slightly hygroscopic powder. The commercial product is a mixture of calcium beta-, and D-, and L -alpha-glycerophosphate. By FDA, calcium glycerophosphate is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food ingredient as a nutrient supplement (source of calcium or phosphorus), or in food products such as gelatins, puddings, and fillings. It is also present in dental or oral hygiene products due to its cariostatic effects. It is suggested that calcium glycerophosphate promotes plaque-pH buffering, elevation of plaque Calcium and phosphate levels and direct interaction with dental mineral .

Indication

Calcium glycerophosphate is found in OTC dental products such as toothpastes for the prevention of dental caries. As OTC products these do not have an official indication. In prescription products it is indicated as a Calcium or phosphate donor for replacement or supplementation in patients with insufficient Calcium or phosphate.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
Phase
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2009/04/03
Phase 1
Completed
Federal University of Paraíba

FDA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
ElementAll Diet
447331
Medicine
A
5/1/2024
ElementAll Diet Vanilla Coconut
427642
Medicine
A
11/9/2023
OXYMIN CALM HIGHLY ABSORBABLE EFFERVESCENT CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM COMPLEX
79737
Z & C Krpan
Medicine
A
8/2/2001
HYDROCAL
100428
Medicine
A
3/29/2004
UM Calm
367065
Medicine
A
5/25/2021
ElementAll Diet
319772
Medicine
A
7/5/2019
ElementAll Diet Tropical
329196
Medicine
A
1/28/2020
ElementAll Diet Tropical
447332
Medicine
A
5/1/2024
NOVA PLUS NEW LIFE oral liquid suspension bottle
47206
Nova Sante Pacific (International) Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
11/25/1993
UM Calm
305381
Medicine
A
6/27/2018

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
FORMULA 22158
therapeutic foods co.
00191531
Capsule - Oral
161 MG / CAP
5/18/1994
HEMAREXIN LIQ
lab bio chimique inc.,division of technilab pharma inc.
01922742
Liquid - Oral
12.5 MG / 5 ML
12/22/1993
GLYCOBAL FORTIS
lab nadeau ltée, division of technilab inc.
00250635
Liquid - Oral
8 MG / ML
12/31/1951
BETACOL
therapeutic foods co.
00191388
Capsule - Oral
50 MG
12/15/1989
CALCIUM INJ
kripps pharmacy ltd.
00532762
Liquid - Intramuscular ,  Intravenous ,  Subcutaneous
10 MG / ML
12/31/1981
TRIOGENE FOR
produits francais labs inc.
00166219
Powder - Oral
549.25 MG / 30 G
12/31/1930
GLYCOBAL ENFANT
lab nadeau ltée, division of technilab inc.
00146056
Liquid - Oral
7.5 MG / ML
12/31/1951
FORMULE 37805
therapeutic foods co.
00241571
Capsule - Oral
22 MG / CAP
12/31/1951
HEMO SOMATON
desbergers ltée, division of technilab inc.
00342394
Tablet ,  Liquid - Oral
120 MG / TAB
12/31/1951
HEMO SOMATON C
desbergers ltée, division of technilab inc.
00342408
Liquid ,  Tablet - Oral
120 MG / TAB
12/31/1951

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