Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime, and is created when Ca ions in hard water react with carbonate ions creating limescale. It is commonly used medicinally as a calcium supplement or as an antacid, but excessive consumption can be hazardous.
Dosage and routes
Adult: 1g 4-6 a day swallow with water, 1g hr
Available forms: Chewable tablets 350,420,500,750mg; 650mg; Gum 500 mg; susp1g/5ml
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, eructation.
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