Best Medicines for Calcium Deficiency in India
Common in Indian women. Risk of osteoporosis.
Last updated: April 2026
Calcium Carbonate
Use: 500-1000mg daily with food.
Side effects: Constipation, gas
Side effects: Constipation, gas. 500-1000mg daily with food.
Calcium Citrate
Use: Better absorbed. Can take without food.
Side effects: Mild GI upset
Side effects: Mild GI upset. Better absorbed. Can take without food.
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If muscle cramps, numbness, brittle nails, or fracture risk.
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