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Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml, Pack of 1
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lifecare Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

2ND WING A BOMBAY HOUSE,UPNAGAR, NASIK 6 MH 000000 IN
Other Info - CAL3584

Author Details

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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:49 AM IST

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FAQs

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml contains Calcium Gluconate, which is administered to increase Calcium's blood levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to lack of Calcium in the body.

Calcium Gluconate is a mineral salt, which is administered to increase blood calcium levels in the body. It is used to treat the body's calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia), thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to low calcium levels.

Calcium Gluconate can be used in the treatment of lead and fluoride poisoning.

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml is to help restore normal heart function in an emergency (cardiac arrest) if potassium levels in the blood are too high.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml.

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Driving

Not applicable

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml will not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney conditions, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing this medicine to your child.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6264.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/208418s000lbl.pdf
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6264/pil#gref
  4. https://www.phebra.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Calcium-gluconate_CMI-V05.pdf

About Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml is a mineral salt. It is a form of Calcium indicated for pediatric and adult patients to treat several medical conditions caused by low levels of Calcium in the body (hypocalcemia). Hypocalcemia is a treatable condition that happens when the calcium levels in your blood are too low. Many different health conditions can cause hypocalcemia.

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml contains Calcium Gluconate, administered to increase Calcium's blood levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to lack of Calcium in the body.

A healthcare professional administers Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Do not self-administer. Sometimes, you may experience local soft tissue inflammation, vasodilation, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, syncope, and cardiac arrest. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before taking the Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml should not be used in pregnant and nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml.

Uses of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml

To replace low levels of calcium

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Medicinal Benefits

Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml contains Calcium Gluconate, which is administered to increase blood calcium levels in the body. It treats the body's calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia), thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to low calcium levels. Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml is also used to treat high potassium levels in the blood, or an overdose of magnesium sulfate (i.e. Epsom salts), sudden severe stomach pain and during heart resuscitation to strengthen the heart muscle. It can be used to prevent abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) due to high potassium levels in the blood (severe hyperkalaemia) and helps to restore normal heart function in an emergency (cardiac arrest) if potassium levels in the blood are too high. On the other hand, it can treat lead and fluoride poisoning.

Directions for Use

A qualified healthcare professional will administer Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Hence, do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml

  • Local soft tissue inflammation
  • Necrosis (the death of body tissue)
  • Calcinosis cutis (a group of disorders in which calcium deposits form in the skin)
  • Calcification (calcium builds up in body tissue, causing the tissue to harden)
  • Extravasation (drug leaks out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue).
  • Vasodilation
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Syncope
  • Cardiac arrest

Drug Warnings

Before receiving the Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml or other medicines/foods. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your healthcare professional for advice before using this medicine. It is recommended not to use Calcium Gluconate Injection if the calcium levels in your blood or urine are above normal levels if you have severe heart disease if you have severe kidney disease, or if you suffer from galactosaemia (disorders of galactose metabolism). So, inform them about your medical conditions and the medications you are currently using to avoid potential interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium gluconateCeftriaxone
Critical
Calcium gluconateDigoxin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium gluconateCeftriaxone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml with Ceftriaxone can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftriaxone with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium gluconateDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml with Digoxin may affect heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, chest tightness, nausea, and seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium gluconateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir and Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml may interfere with the absorption of Dolutegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml can be taken with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Calcium gluconateDigitoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml with Digitoxin may affect heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml can be taken with digitoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, chest tightness, nausea, and seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium gluconateEltrombopag
Severe
How does the drug interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Eltrombopag and Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml may interfere with the absorption of Eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml can be taken with Eltrombopag if prescribed by the doctor. However, take eltrombopag on an empty stomach, i.e., 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/VDisorders of mineral metabolism
Severe
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/VOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/VDisorders of mineral metabolism
Severe
How does the disease interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Elevated serum calcium and phosphate levels that are above the solubility limit can cause calcium-phosphate precipitates to form in the body's vascular and renal systems as well as other soft tissues.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml should be administered with extreme caution in patients with hyperphosphatemia (high phosphate in the blood). Clinical monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate concentrations is recommended.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/VOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe
How does the disease interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Calcium is involved in cardiac muscle contraction and electrical impulse conduction. Patients with heart illness should receive therapy with calcium salt formulations (especially IV) with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml (particularly IV) should be administered cautiously to patients with cardiac disease. It should be administered slowly and at reduced dosages in patients with cardiac disease.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-10%W/VIntestinal malabsorption
Severe
How does the disease interact with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml 10% Injection 10 ml:
Active transport and passive diffusion are both used to absorb calcium from the gastrointestinal system. The absorption of oral calcium formulations can be decreased by malabsorption syndromes (celiac disease, GI resection), vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, or calcitonin deficiency, or an alkaline gastric pH (achlorhydria, carbonate, or phosphate salts).

How to manage the interaction:
Malabsorption may decrease the absorption of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection 10 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CABOTEGRAVIR
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • DIGITOXIN
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may check the amount of electrolytes (e.g. calcium) in your blood at regular intervals.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a well-balanced and healthy diet.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9
  • Eat low-phosphorus foods such as sourdough bread, corn or rice cereals, cream of wheat, unsalted popcorn and some light-coloured sodas & lemonade.
  • Avoid high-phosphorus foods, including bran cereals, oatmeal, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grain bread and dark-coloured colas.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of illness.

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