SAFE
Dicalcium phosphate
Dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP, E341)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
55
PubChem CID
About
Calcium phosphate salt used as tablet diluent, filler, and calcium/phosphorus supplement. E341. Widely used as the primary tablet filler in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Provides calcium and phosphate.
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
Same general cautions as calcium supplementation. Phosphorus load: relevant in chronic kidney disease (CKD) — avoid or limit in CKD. Drug interactions: reduces absorption of fluoroquinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, iron, and thyroxine — separate by 2 hours.
🏷️ Other Names
Dibasic calcium phosphate (DCP, E341)