Calcium glubionate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to take calcium glubionate, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions, or take any of the medications, listed above. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium glubionate if you are pregnant. In general, calcium is important for the development of an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium glubionate if you are breast-feeding.
Calcium is also important for the development of a breast-feeding baby.
Take calcium glubionate exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the directions on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explainn them to you. To ensure that you get the correct dose of medicine, measure the liquid form of calcium glubionate with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Since calcium glubionate is available as a syrup, it does not need to be shaken before measuring a dose.