Product description

What is a Calcium Tablet?

A calcium tablet is a dietary supplement that helps provide calcium, a mineral your body needs for strong bones and teeth, muscle movement, nerve function, and heart health.

Calcium tablets are commonly available as:

• Calcium carbonate

• Calcium citrate

• Calcium lactate

They may also contain vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium better.

Uses of Calcium Tablets

Calcium tablets are used to:

• Support bone and teeth strength

• Help prevent calcium deficiency

• Support growth in children and teenagers

• Help maintain healthy muscles and nerves

• Reduce the risk of weak bones (osteoporosis) later in life

• Support recovery if dietary calcium intake is low (e.g., low milk intake)

How Calcium Tablets Work

Calcium helps:

• Build and maintain bones

• Support muscle contraction

• Help blood clot normally

• Keep the heart rhythm steady

Common Side Effects

Most people tolerate calcium tablets well, but some may experience:

Mild side effects:

• Constipation

• Stomach discomfort or bloating

• Gas

• Nausea

Less common (usually with high doses):

• Kidney stones

• Too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)

• Reduced absorption of iron or zinc if taken together