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See also: Calcium, Mineral Supplements

What is Calcium Carbonate? A dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Calcium Carbonate.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 3 60%
Other 1 20%
Slow my MS progress 1 20%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Calcium Carbonate.

  0 mg none 500 mg day 1000 mg day 3000 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Calcium Carbonate or how long patients were taking Calcium Carbonate before stopping.

Currently taking Calcium Carbonate

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