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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Dolomite, Dolostone, Calcaire dolomitique, Dolomitic limestone
Class :
Mineral supplement, Multivitamin with minerals
For >11 years old:
Take 2 capsules orally once daily
Actions and spectrum:Â Â
Dolomite is a good source of magnesium and calcium carbonate.Â
Frequency not defined Â
Severe stomach discomfort Â
Diarrhea Â
Severe constipation Â
Muscular weakness Â
Allergic reaction Â
Numbness Â
Black Box Warning  Â
None Â
Contraindication/Caution:Â Â
Contraindication:Â Â
Pregnancy Â
Lactation Â
Children  Â
Caution:Â Â
Kidney disease Â
Heart blockÂ
Pregnancy Warnings:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy categories:Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester.Â
Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
Pharmacology:Â Â
Dolomite is a mineral supplement containing magnesium and calcium carbonate. It is also known as dolomitic limestone. Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â Â
Limited data is available. Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â Â
Limited information is available on ADME. Â
Administration:Â Â
It is taken orally as oral dosage forms. Â
Patient information leaflet Â
Generic Name: dolomite Â
Why do we use dolomite? Â
Dolomite is indicated to treat hypoparathyroidism, osteoporosis, and latent tetany. Â
It is a form of limestone which is rich in magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. Â
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