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Calcium Carbonate
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Definition of Calcium Carbonate
The carbonic salt of calcium (CaCO3). calcium carbonate is used therapeutically as a phosphate buffer in hemodialysis, as an antacid in gastric hyperacidity for temporary relief of indigestion and heartburn, and as a calcium supplement for preventing and treating osteoporosis. (NCI04)

Calcium Carbonate is from the group

Nutritional Supplement

Other Names for Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate
Calcium CARBONATE
Calcium carbonate

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