Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Ridactate
Synonyms :
calcium lactate
Class :
Electrolytes and Minerals
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
TabletÂ
325mgÂ
650mgÂ
Before meals, take 325 to 650 mg orally two to three times a day
Take 325 mg three times a day, just before meals.
Pseudohypoparathyroidism
325 mg once a day before breakfast
Before meals, take 325 to 650 mg orally two to three times a day
Before meals, take 325 to 650 mg orally two to three times a day
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
The recommended daily intake of elemental calcium is between 50 and 150 mg/kg divided into four to six doses, with a daily maximum of 1 g.
Calcium lactate dosage, measured in milligrammes (mg): Administer 400–500 mg/kg/day, divided every 4 to 6 hours.
Children
The elemental calcium dose, measured in mg: Administer 45 to 65 mg/kg per day, divided into four doses
Calcium lactate dose, measured in mg:
Infants: divided every four to six hours, administer 400 to 500 mg/kg each day.
Children: Administer 500 mg/kg/day, divided into 6-to-8-hour intervals; 9 g is the maximum daily dosage.
Refer adult dosingÂ
may decrease the serum concentration of Quinolones
may decrease the serum concentration of Quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with quinolones
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
may diminish the therapeutic efficacy of each other when combined
may diminish the rate of excretion when combined
may diminish the rate of excretion when combined
may diminish the rate of excretion when combined
may diminish the rate of excretion when combined
may diminish the absorption of quinolones
may increase the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants
ciprofloxacin inhaled (Pending FDA approval)Â
may diminish the absorption of Quinolones
dolutegravir: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
may increase the toxic effects of vitamin D analogs
calcium salts increase the efficacy of calcium acetate
estramustine: they may diminish the absorption of calcium salts
calcium salts increase the toxicity of vitamin D analogs
may increase the antiplatelet effect of agents with antiplatelet properties
may increase the antiplatelet effect of agents with antiplatelet properties
may increase the antiplatelet effect of agents with antiplatelet properties
may increase the antiplatelet effect of agents with antiplatelet properties
may increase the antiplatelet effect of agents with antiplatelet properties
may increase the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
may increase the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
may increase the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
may diminish the calcium salts excretion
may diminish the calcium salts excretion
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
calcium lactate: it may decrease the therapeutic efficacy of oxprenolol
When calcium lactate is used together with clomocycline, this leads to reduction in concentration serum of clomocycline
may diminish the therapeutic efficacy of each other when combined
may diminish the therapeutic efficacy of each other when combined
the risk or intensity of adverse effects can be heightened when calcipotriol is combined with calcium lactate
the risk or extent of adverse effects can be heightened when tacalcitol is linked with calcium lactate
it May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with antiplatelet Properties
it May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with antiplatelet Properties
it May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with antiplatelet Properties
it May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with antiplatelet Properties
it May enhance the antiplatelet effect of Agents with antiplatelet Properties
may increase the hypotensive effect of anti-hypertensives
hydrochlorothiazide/aliskirenÂ
may decrease the excretion of thiazide, and thiazide like diuretics
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium channel blockers
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
may decrease the serum concentration
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
The therapeutic efficacy of dobutamine may be diminished when used concurrently with calcium salts
thiazide: they may enhance the serum concentration when combined with calcium salts
thiazide: they may enhance the serum concentration when combined with calcium salts
thiazide: they may enhance the serum concentration when combined with calcium salts
thiazide: they may enhance the serum concentration when combined with calcium salts
may diminish the excretion when combined with calcium salts
may diminish the excretion when combined with calcium salts
ispaghula husk may lower or decrease the rate of GI absorption of minerals (ca, zn, or fe)
Actions and Spectrum:Â
Calcium lactate is essential for various bodily functions including bone formation, blood clotting, muscle function, and nerve transmission. When dissolved in water or bodily fluids it ionizes to release calcium and lactate ions and making them readily available for absorption and utilization. It acts as a buffer maintaining pH balance in specific applications like food products.Â
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tirednessÂ
increased thirstÂ
severe nauseaÂ
stomach painÂ
confusionÂ
loss of appetiteÂ
urinationÂ
Black box warning:Â
NoneÂ
Contraindications/caution:Â
Calcium supplements should be avoided by individuals with hypercalcemia, kidney disorders, sarcoidosis, digestive issues, calcium overdose, allergies, or sensitivities.Â
Pregnancy consideration: N/AÂ
Pregnancy category: CÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Pharmacology:Â
Calcium is crucial for bone formation and maintenance it also regulates pH acting as a buffer in certain formulations by making it useful in food and pharmaceuticals.Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
AbsorptionÂ
Rapid absoption.Â
DistributionÂ
It is distributed to various tissues and half portion deposited in bones and teeth.Â
MetabolismÂ
It does not undergo extensive metabolism in the body. Â
Elimination and ExcretionÂ
It is excreted through the kidneys in the urine. Â
Administration:Â
These supplements are best absorbed when taken with meals as food enhances absorption. Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: calcium lactateÂ
Why do we use calcium lactate?Â
Calcium lactate is a versatile mineral used in diverse areas like food additives, bakery products, cheese production, nutritional supplements, calcium replacement therapy, antacids, pH regulation, electrolyte replenishment, wound care, and oral care products. Its calcium content enhances firmness in food products and help to fortify bread and other baked goods. It may be used intravenously for hypocalcemia treatment.Â
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