Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is a mineral supplement that provides calcium in a highly bioavailable form. It is used to treat and prevent calcium deficiency conditions and serves as a source of calcium when dietary intake is insufficient. This medication is commonly administered when patients cannot take oral calcium supplements or require rapid correction of low calcium levels.
Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate is a calcium supplement used to treat calcium deficiency and maintain proper calcium balance in the body.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1298846
- Generic
- Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used to treat hypocalcemia (low blood calcium), calcium deficiency disorders, and conditions such as rickets, osteomalacia, and hypoparathyroidism. Also used in patients with increased calcium requirements during pregnancy, lactation, or recovery from illness.
Provides bioavailable calcium ions that are essential for bone formation, muscle contraction, nerve function, and blood clotting. Calcium plays a critical role in maintaining normal cellular processes and supports various enzymatic reactions throughout the body.
Should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease, heart conditions, or those taking certain medications. May interact with tetracycline antibiotics, bisphosphonates, and certain heart medications. Oral supplementation may cause gastrointestinal side effects in some patients.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy