Dihydrate Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Dihydrate is an inorganic calcium salt commonly used as a calcium dietary supplement and pharmaceutical excipient. It provides elemental calcium to support bone health and treat calcium deficiency states when used in supplemental form.
A calcium supplement used to address calcium deficiencies and support skeletal health.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2632248
- Generic
- Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Dihydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Calcium supplementation for prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency, osteoporosis support, and as a calcium source in nutritional supplements. May also serve as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.
Delivers bioavailable calcium ions (Ca2+) to the body. Calcium is essential for bone mineralization, neuromuscular function, blood coagulation, and various enzymatic processes. The specific mechanism varies by therapeutic application.
Absorption may be reduced when taken with certain foods (e.g., high oxalate, high fiber items). Patients with hypercalcemia, kidney stones, or certain malignancies should use caution. Drug interactions are possible with tetracyclines, bisphosphonates, and certain cardiac medications. Dosing and specific use should be guided by healthcare provider recommendations.
Official drug label
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