Best Medicines for Calcium Deficiency in India
Common in Indian women. Risk of osteoporosis.
Last updated: October 2026
Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3
Use: 500-1000mg daily with food.
Side effects: Constipation, gas
Side effects: Constipation, gas. 500-1000mg daily with food.
Calcium Citrate Malate + Vitamin D3 + Folic Acid
Use: Can be taken with or without food. People with low stomach acid absorb calcium citrate better than calcium carbonate.
Side effects: Mild GI upset
Side effects: Mild GI upset. Can be taken with or without food. People with low stomach acid absorb calcium citrate better than calcium carbonate.
When to See a Doctor
If you have muscle cramps or spasms, tingling in the lips, fingers or feet, brittle nails, or a high risk of fractures. Get urgent medical care for seizures or an irregular heartbeat, which can happen when calcium is very low.
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