Calcium gluconate

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Calcium gluconate
IUPAC name calcium (2R,3S,4R,5R)- 2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexanoate
Identifiers
CAS number [299-28-5]
PubChem 9290
SMILES C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O. C(C(C(C(C(C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O.[Ca+2]
Properties
Molecular formula C12H22CaO14
Molar mass 430.373
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Calcium gluconate is a mineral supplement. It is the form of calcium most widely used in the treatment of hypocalcemia. Calcium gluconate contains 9.3% calcium.

[edit] Treatment of HF burns

Gel preparations of calcium gluconate are used to treat hydrofluoric acid burns.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ el Saadi MS, Hall AH, Hall PK, Riggs BS, Augenstein WL, Rumack BH (1989). "Hydrofluoric acid dermal exposure". Vet Hum Toxicol 31 (3): 243–7. PMID 2741315. 
  2. ^ Roblin I, Urban M, Flicoteau D, Martin C, Pradeau D (2006). "Topical treatment of experimental hydrofluoric acid skin burns by 2.5% calcium gluconate". J Burn Care Res 27 (6): 889–94. doi:10.1097/01.BCR.0000245767.54278.09. PMID 17091088. 

[edit] See also

v • d • e
Mineral supplements (A12)
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
Zinc
Magnesium
Fluoride
Selenium
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Other dermatological preparations (D11)
Medicated shampoos
Cetrimide - Cadmium compounds - Selenium compounds - Povidone-iodine - Sulfur compounds - Xenysalate
Other dermatologicals