Calcium Carbonate (Suspension)

Provides elemental calcium. When taken with meals, it acts as a phosphate binder in children with chronic kidney disease.

Dosage by Body Weight

Hypocalcemia: 20-50 mg/kg/day elemental calcium divided. Phosphate binder: Dosed based on meal phosphate content.

Body Weight
10-20 kg
Dose
125 mg to 250 mg
Frequency
Three times daily
Tracking Notes
Can cause constipation and flatulence.

Weight-based dosage tracking table for Calcium Carbonate (Suspension), including body weight, dose, frequency, and tracking notes.
Body Weight	Dose	Frequency	Tracking Notes
10-20 kg	125 mg to 250 mg	Three times daily	Can cause constipation and flatulence.

Formulation

Oral Suspension

Purpose

Treatment of hypocalcemia and management of high phosphate in children with renal failure.

Generic Name

Calcium Carbonate

Branded Drug Names

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:

Scheduled Drug

No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.

Alternatives

Calcium Citrate Sevelamer

Safety Advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Alcohol may worsen dehydration, stomach upset, or interfere with nutritional recovery. Avoid or limit alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Generally safe in pregnancy when used at recommended doses or as prescribed. Avoid excessive supplementation.

Breast Feeding

SAFE

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses. Ask a healthcare provider before high-dose use.

Driving

SAFE

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Usually does not affect driving. Avoid driving only if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak from the underlying condition.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Usually safe at recommended doses, but high-dose or fat-soluble vitamin use should be medically supervised in liver disease.

Kidney

CAUTION

Calcium Carbonate (Suspension): Kidney disease may require avoiding or adjusting minerals and electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphate.