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Calcium Salts (Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate)

Dosage form:

Various tablet forms. Calcium chloride and calcium gluconate injectable solutions 10% (100 mg/mL). Calcium borogluconate injectable solution 20% (200 mg/mL).

Pharmacological group:

Macroelements / Electrolytes

Therapeutic use:

Postpartum eclampsia and other conditions with hypocalcemia

Dosage:

Dogs:

Parenterally: 50–150 mg calcium gluconate/kg slowly intravenously over 20–30 minutes (using 10% solution: equivalent to 0.5–1.5 mL/kg). Alternative: calcium chloride 5–10 mg/kg or 0.05–0.1 mL/kg. Orally: 5–22 mg/kg calcium orally every 8 hours.

Cats:

Parenterally: 95–140 mg calcium gluconate/kg slowly intravenously (using 10% gluconate or borogluconate solution: equivalent to 1–1.5 mL/kg) every 6–8 hours.

Birds:

Hypocalcemia: 5–10 mg/kg calcium gluconate intramuscularly every 12 hours

Calculate medication dosage for pets

Select the dosage form

Tablets Ready-to-use solution Powder for solution preparation

Weight of the animal:

Dose:

mg/kg

Amount of active ingredient:

mg/tablet

Dry substance amount:

Diluent volume:

Single dose:

tablet

Calcium Salts (Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate) dosage calculation

Accurate dosing is essential when treating pets. To calculate a single dose correctly, you need three key values: the animal’s weight, the required dose of the active ingredient, and the concentration of the medication.

Calculation formula:

Single dose = (Animal weight × Required dose) ÷ Medication concentration

Important notes:

Always consult a veterinarian before using any medication.
Follow the recommended dosage and instructions for use.

Accurate dosing helps protect your pet’s health and reduces the risk of side effects.