SAFE
Calcium gluconate
Calcium gluconate
Likely Safe
V2 Verified
Minerals & Trace Elements
PubMed Studies
88
PubChem CID
About
Well-absorbed calcium salt. Used medically for hypocalcaemia and hyperkalaemia emergency treatment (IV). Oral supplement use. Lower elemental calcium per gram than CaCO3.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe orally. IV use: cardiac monitoring required (medical context). Oral: same drug separation rules as other calcium salts.
🏷️ Other Names
Calcium gluconate