Calcium carbonate is used for
Ref: Katzung's, 14th ed. pg. 1089* This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion.* It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.* It can also be used in renal osteodystrophy with hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia and osteoporosis like conditions.* It can cause metabolic alkalosis (Milk-alkali syndrome)
Antacid
Renal stone
Metabolic alkalosis
Renal failure
G.I.T