What is Coral Calcium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Coral Calcium overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Advanced Calcium Formula, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Airborne Kids, Antioxidant Formula, AquADEKs, Azesco, Bugs Bunny Complete, Calcet Citrate Creamy Bites, Calcium Plus, Caltrate Plus, Basic's Women's Multivitamin Health Formula, Ace + Z, Aces, Aces Plus Zinc, Actical, Advanced Stress Formula Plus Zinc, Airborne, Allergy Formula, Antioxidant Formula, Apetigen Plus, AzesChew, B-50 Complex, Beelith, Bone Density Formula, BP FoliNatal Plus B, BP MultiNatal Plus, CalMag Thins, Coral Calcium, Leader Magnesium, Mag-G, Magimin-Forte, Maginex, Magnacaps, Mag-Tab SR, MG Plus Protein, MP Magnesium, PharmAssure Magnesium, Phillips, Sundown Naturals Magnesium, Uro-Mag, Uro-Mag

Generic Names:

  • Coral Calcium

Uses:

  • Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals in their diet., Multivitamins with minerals are given to people who need more vitamins and minerals in their diet., Used as a mineral supplement to add to the magnesium in your daily diet.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antiacne, Antidote, Calcium Supplement, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Combination, Mineral Supplement, Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Fluoride Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Fluoride/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Nutriceutical Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Pediatric Formula, Vitamin Combination, Prenatal Formula, Antiacne, Antidote, Calcium Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin/Mineral/Iron Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral/Nutriceutical Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin/Mineral Combination, Adult Formula, Vitamin Combination, Antacid, Magnesium Containing, Calcium Supplement, Laxative, Hyperosmotic, Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Combination, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula

Forms:

  • Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Long Acting Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule, Spray, Packet, Capsule, Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Capsule, Liquid, Chewable Tablet, Wafer, Powder, Liquid Filled Capsule, Long Acting Tablet, Powder for Suspension, Liquid Filled Capsule, Capsule, Powder, Liquid, Tablet, Packet, Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth, By mouth

What is Coral Calcium used for?

What form(s) does Coral Calcium come in

  • Tablet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Liquid

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Spray

  • Packet

  • Capsule

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Wafer

  • Powder

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Powder for Suspension

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Capsule

  • Powder

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Packet

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Coral Calcium doses?

  • Bottle 60 Capsules

  • Bottle 120 Capsules

How to take Coral Calcium

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

  • Drink at least six to eight (8 ounce) cups of liquid each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Measure the oral liquid vitamins with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, medicine dropper, or medicine cup. You may mix the liquid with food.

  • For spray vitamins: Spray the liquid directly into your mouth, on the inside of your cheek. Wait 30 seconds before swallowing.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Swallow the capsule or tablet whole, unless the directions say you can break, crush, or chew the vitamin. Some tablets have a special coating and should not be chewed. Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

What to do if you miss a dose of Coral Calcium

  • If a dose is missed, you can take it when you remember.

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin.

  • If a dose is missed, you can take it when you remember.

  • It is generally not harmful if you miss a dose of a multivitamin.

  • Keep all medicine away from children.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Coral Calcium contraindications

  • Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason for you to not use this medicine.

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a vitamin, multivitamin, or any mineral (such as fluoride, calcium, iron, zinc, and others).

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to a vitamin, multivitamin, or any mineral (such as fluoride, calcium, iron, zinc, and others).

Coral Calcium warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

Coral Calcium interactions

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor. It is very important during this time to take the right vitamins in the right amounts.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease. You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.

  • This medicine might contain phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (a problem with amino acids). Talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

  • You should not use more of this medicine than your doctor has ordered or more than the label on the bottle recommends. Certain vitamins can build up in the body and may cause harm.

  • Vitamin supplements can sometimes make the stool darker and the urine dark yellow. This is normal.

  • There are other medicines that may not work properly if you use them together with magnesium. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

Coral Calcium side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Tiredness

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Tiredness

  • Nausea, diarrhea.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea, diarrhea.

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Tiredness

  • Tiredness

  • Constipation or diarrhea

  • Loss of appetite, indigestion, or nausea

  • Staining of teeth