Calcium Citrate Malate
| Product Name | Calcium Citrate Malate |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C24H34Ca6O35 |
| Molecular Weight | 1123 g/mol |
| CAS No | 142606-53-9 |
| HSN Code | 29181590 |
| Shelf Life | 3 years - 20°C powder |
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Description of Calcium Citrate Malate
Calcium Citrate Malate is a water-soluble calcium supplement. It is the calcium salt of citric acid and malic acid with similar proportion of citric acid and malic acid. It is available as USP & IP.
Application of Calcium Citrate Malate
Treats conditions arising from low calcium levels like:
- Osteoporosis (bone loss).
- Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones).
- Hypoparathyroidism (decreased parathyroid gland activity).
- Latent tetany (a specific muscle disease).
- Bone Health Supplement: CCM is a commonly prescribed supplement for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and other conditions that require increased calcium intake.
- Adjunct in Antacid Therapy: It’s used as an ingredient in antacid formulations to help alleviate symptoms of indigestion while providing calcium.
- Nutritional Fortification: CCM is used to fortify various food products to enhance their calcium content.
- Calcium Deficiency: It is used to treat conditions caused by low blood calcium levels, such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and certain muscle diseases (latent tetany).
- Pregnancy and Lactation: It provides an important source of dietary calcium for pregnant and breastfeeding women to support the development of the fetus and the nutritional needs of the mother.
- Dental Health: Calcium is essential for maintaining dental health, and CCM supplements may be recommended to prevent tooth decay.
- Renal Osteodystrophy Management: Patients with chronic kidney disease often develop renal osteodystrophy, and CCM is used to manage calcium levels in such patients.
- Muscle Contraction: It aids in the proper functioning of nerves and muscle cells, including the heart muscle.
- Blood Coagulation: Calcium plays a crucial role in blood clotting, and CCM can be part of the management strategy for patients with bleeding disorders that are related to calcium deficiency.
- Drug Formulations: CCM is used in various pharmaceutical formulations due to its favorable bioavailability and sustained-release properties.
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