Calcium Palmitate
Calcium Palmitate is a calcium salt of palmitic acid that functions primarily as an excipient and food additive rather than an active therapeutic agent. It is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a stabilizing agent and in food products as an anti-caking agent. As a medication, it has limited direct therapeutic applications and its use is largely confined to formulation and manufacturing purposes.
Calcium Palmitate is primarily used as an excipient in pharmaceutical and food products rather than as an active medication.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2637681
- Generic
- Calcium Palmitate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Calcium Palmitate is not typically used as a primary treatment for any medical condition. It may be encountered as a component in calcium supplements or as an inactive ingredient in various pharmaceutical tablet and capsule formulations.
As an excipient, Calcium Palmitate functions as a stabilizing and firming agent in formulations. It provides calcium, which is an essential mineral involved in bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission.
Due to its role as an inactive ingredient in many products, consult a healthcare provider regarding any specific concerns. Individuals with hypercalcemia or kidney conditions should seek medical advice before use. This substance is generally recognized as safe in food applications when used within established limits.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy