Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Atorvastatin
Chemical Class
Element
ATC Code
A12A, A12AA, A12AA03, D11AX03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cal-Vastatin?
Uses
Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone format...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Element
Calcium Lactate Gluconate is the derivative of Calcium. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Element. It belongs to Antidotes pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Calcium is 40.08. It is weakly acidic drug, 4.80% solution of the drug is isotonic.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.4 to 2 g — 24 hourly
As required
2
Child · Intra Venous
70 to 150 mg/kg — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
To make sure calcium gluconate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems
a parathyroid gland disorder
or high levels of calcium in your blood
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing
Important Warnings
Do not take calcium gluconate or antacids that contain calcium without first asking your doctor if you also take other medicines
Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines
Calcium gluconate works best if you take it with food
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies , and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to calcium gluconate: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: little or no urinatingswellingrapid weight gaina light-headed feelinglike you might pass outslow or irregular heartbeatsor high levels of calcium in your blood-- nauseavomitingconstipationincreased thirst or urination
Drug Interactions
Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines. If you take other medications
take them at least 2 hours before or 4 or 6 hours after you take calcium gluconate. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can interact with calcium gluconate
especially: baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza)
digoxin (digitalis)
an antibiotic
or other forms of calcium. This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with calcium gluconate. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 505.13
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 27 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 505.13
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