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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Calact-500 Tablet 10's is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels. It contains calcium acetate. It is commonly used to treat kidney failure in individuals undergoing regular haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). In kidney failure, the phosphate levels in the blood can be high. Calact-500 Tablet 10's controls the phosphate levels by removing phosphate from the food in your stomach before it enters the bloodstream. Thus, it helps to prevent the high phosphate levels in the stream.

Composition :

CALCIUM ACETATE-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

East West Pharma India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Calact-500 Tablet 10's

Calact-500 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines known as phosphate binders. It is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis (medical treatment to clean the blood when the kidneys are not working properly). High phosphorus, also called hyperphosphatemia, means you have extra phosphorus in your blood.

Calact-500 Tablet 10's contains calcium acetate, which works by binding phosphorus that you get from foods in your diet and prevents it from being absorbed into your bloodstream.

Use Calact-500 Tablet 10's as advised by your doctor. You may experience nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick), constipation and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Before taking Calact-500 Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you are allergic to any ingredient of it. Inform your doctor before taking Calact-500 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you have lactose intolerance, have high levels of calcium in your blood or urine, or have low levels of phosphate in your blood. It is recommended not to consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects.

Uses of Calact-500 Tablet 10's

Calact-500 Tablet 10's is used to manage high phosphorus levels in people with kidney problems. The detailed uses of Calact-500 Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Controls hyperphosphatemia: Calact-500 Tablet 10's helps lower elevated blood phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.<br/>• Acts as a phosphate binder: Calact-500 Tablet 10's binds to dietary phosphorus in the gut, preventing its absorption into the bloodstream.<br/>• Supports mineral balance: Calact-500 Tablet 10's helps maintain healthier calcium and phosphorus levels to protect bones and blood vessels in kidney disease patients.<br/>

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Directions for Use

• Calact-500 Tablet 10's can be taken with meals to prevent stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.• It is usually taken twice daily; however, follow your doctor's advice regarding the dosage and duration.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Calact-500 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medicines known as phosphate binders. It contains calcium acetate. It is commonly used to treat kidney failure in individuals undergoing regular haemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). In kidney failure, the phosphate levels in the blood can be high. Calact-500 Tablet 10's controls the phosphate levels by removing phosphate from the food in your stomach before it enters the bloodstream. Thus, it helps to prevent the high phosphate levels in the stream.

How Calact-500 Tablet 10's Works

Calact-500 Tablet 10's contains calcium acetate, which works by binding phosphorus that you get from foods in your diet and prevents it from being absorbed into your bloodstream.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Calact-500 Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ÂºC to 25ÂºC or below 30ÂºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Calact-500 Tablet 10's

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Calact-500 Tablet 10's may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, confusion, loss of consciousness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Before taking the Calact-500 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or urine or low levels of phosphate in your blood. Long-term high calcium levels in your blood may lead to a build-up of calcium in your blood vessels or soft tissues. Your blood calcium levels will be checked on a regular basis by your doctor. If your levels are too high, your dose will be lowered, or your therapy will be stopped immediately. Other medications, especially antibiotics (such as norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, or tetracyclines), diuretics (such as thiazides), and bisphosphonates (used to treat bone problems), should not be taken with Calact-500 Tablet 10's unless prescribed by a doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Maintain a well-balanced and healthy diet.
Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9
Eat low-phosphorus foods such as sourdough bread, corn or rice cereals, cream of wheat, unsalted popcorn and some light-coloured sodas & lemonade.
Avoid high-phosphorus foods, including bran cereals, oatmeal, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grain bread and dark-coloured colas.
Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of illness.

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Alcohol

Caution

Avoid the consumption of alcohol as it may cause some side effects and make Calact-500 Tablet 10's less effective.

Pregnancy

Caution

Calact-500 Tablet 10's should not be used in pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Calact-500 Tablet 10's.

Breast Feeding

Caution

Calact-500 Tablet 10's should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Calact-500 Tablet 10's.

Driving

Safe

Calact-500 Tablet 10's does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Liver

Caution

If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Calact-500 Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney condition, inform your doctor before taking Calact-500 Tablet 10's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

Children

Consult your doctor

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

What is the use of Calact-500 Tablet 10's?

Calact-500 Tablet 10's is used to manage high levels of phosphate in the blood of people with chronic kidney-related concerns. It helps manage high levels of phosphate in the blood and reduces the risk of complications associated with high phosphate levels.

How does Calact-500 Tablet 10's work?

Calact-500 Tablet 10's controls the phosphate levels by removing phosphate from the food in your stomach before it gets into the bloodstream. Thus, it helps to prevent the high levels of phosphate in the bloodstream.

What are symptoms of high phosphorus?

High phosphorus often does not cause symptoms itself. However, excess phosphorus in your blood can remove calcium from your bones and other body parts, resulting in low calcium (hypocalcemia). Low calcium causes symptoms such as muscle cramps, bone and joint discomfort, weak bones, and itchy skin or rash.

In which conditions Calact-500 Tablet 10's is not recommended not to use?

It is not recommended for use if you are allergic to any components present in Calact-500 Tablet 10's, if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or urine, or if you have low levels of phosphate in your blood.

How is hyperphosphatemia (high phosphorus) detected?

Doctors will test your blood phosphate level to see if you have excess phosphorus. If your phosphate level is higher than 4.5 mg/dL, your doctor may order additional tests to rule out kidney disease.

What are the side effects of Calact-500 Tablet 10's?

Calact-500 Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Which foods are a good source of calcium?

Milk, paneer, cheese, curd and other dairy products, chinese cabbage, broccoli and kale are good sources of calcium.

Are there any special warnings and precautions related to calcium supplement?

If you have kidney problem or kidney stone, tissue calcification (deposit of calcium in body tissues) and if you are taking water pills, medicine for heart failure or any other calcium containing medicines or supplements, inform your doctor.

Is Calact-500 Tablet 10's a health supplement? Can it be harmful if I take it too much?

Yes, Calact-500 Tablet 10's is a health supplement and taking too much of it can be harmful. An overdose can cause stomach discomfort. If you think you have taken too much of Calact-500 Tablet 10's, seek medical help immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.

Other Info - CAL3809

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Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 9:22 AM IST

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What is the use of Calact-500 Tablet 10's?

How does Calact-500 Tablet 10's work?

What are symptoms of high phosphorus?

In which conditions Calact-500 Tablet 10's is not recommended not to use?

How is hyperphosphatemia (high phosphorus) detected?

What are the side effects of Calact-500 Tablet 10's?

Which foods are a good source of calcium?

Are there any special warnings and precautions related to calcium supplement?

Is Calact-500 Tablet 10's a health supplement? Can it be harmful if I take it too much?

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