Calcium Chloride
Active ingredient · 3 therapeutic classes
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- Drug class
- Calcium
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Intravenous, Haemodialysis, Haemodialysis (Intraperitoneal), Intraocular
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 53
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,432
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Calcium Chloride is a mineral supplement and electrolyte replenisher [1]. It belongs to the drug class of Calcium [1].
This active ingredient is approved for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories, or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients [1]. It is available under various brand names, including Dextrose in Lactated Ringers [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 1432 adverse event reports associated with products containing Calcium Chloride [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include peritonitis, death, peritoneal cloudy effluent, bacterial peritonitis, and abdominal pain [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 29 | May 22, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 21 | April 2, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 3 | November 5, 2025 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
29 products
Uses
Accusol 35 is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure, as substitution solution in haemofiltration and haemodiafiltration, and as dialysis solution in haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
21 products
Uses
08/2025 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 02/2026 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 02/2026 Table of Contents Sections or subsections that are not applicable at the time of authorization are not listed. RECENT MAJOR LABEL CHANGES ............................................................................................
2 Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... 2 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION ......................................................................
4 1 Indications .................................................................................................................. 4 2 Contraindications ........................................................................................................
4 4. Dosage and Administration ......................................................................................... 5 5. Overdose.....................................................................................................................
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients. Lactated Ringer’s and Dextrose (5%) Injection is indicated for use as a source of water, electrolytes, and calories or as an alkalinizing agent in adults and pediatric patients.
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Calcium Chloride. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL442040002 · revised May 22, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 00294748 · revised April 2, 2026
- [3]FDA DailyMed · 190da07e-a616-46… · revised November 5, 2025 [PDF]
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.