Calcium

• Stomach upset, flatulence or bloating
• You may reduce the stomach discomfort by taking medication with or after food
• Constipation
• Drink more water (unless you have water intake restriction or advised otherwise by your healthcare professional) and eat more high- fibre foods such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains

Speak to your doctor if the side effects do not go away.

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

​Before starting on this medication, inform your healthcare professional if you:

• Are allergic to this medication, or any of the other ingredients in this medication
• Have a medical condition called Hypercalcemia where there is high calcium levels in the body
• Have a medical condition called Hypercalciuria where there is excessive urinary clearance of calcium
• Are experiencing chronic constipation
• Are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies

Space calcium supplements 2 hours apart from medications such as iron supplements, Levothyroxine and certain antibiotics (e.g. Quinolones - Ciprofloxacin, Tetracyclines). You may check with your healthcare professional for more information.