Calcium carbonate and Corneal abrasion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Corneal abrasion is reported as a side effect among people who take Calcium carbonate (calcium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Corneal abrasion when taking Calcium carbonate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,732 people who have side effects when taking Calcium carbonate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Calcium carbonate?

Calcium carbonate has active ingredients of calcium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 16,045 Calcium carbonate users. Check the latest studies of Calcium carbonate.

What is Corneal abrasion?

Corneal abrasion (loss of the surface of cornea) is found to be associated with 309 drugs and 365 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Corneal abrasion.

On Aug, 05, 2026

15,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Calcium carbonate.
Among them, 12 people (0.08%) have Corneal abrasion.

Could Calcium carbonate cause Corneal abrasion?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Corneal abrasion when taking Calcium carbonate? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Corneal abrasion when taking Calcium carbonate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Calcium carbonate? *

Aspirin: 10 people, 83.33%
Acetaminophen: 6 people, 50.00%
Erelzi: 6 people, 50.00%
Ranitidine: 6 people, 50.00%
Lyrica: 6 people, 50.00%
Lansoprazole: 6 people, 50.00%
Isosorbide Mononitrate: 6 people, 50.00%
Ramipril: 6 people, 50.00%
Zoledronic Acid: 6 people, 50.00%
Cyanocobalamin: 4 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Corneal abrasion? *

Diarrhea: 12 people, 100.00%
Injection Site Bruising: 10 people, 83.33%
Joint Swelling: 8 people, 66.67%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 66.67%
Pain: 8 people, 66.67%
Gait Disturbance: 8 people, 66.67%
Constipation: 8 people, 66.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 66.67%
Depressed Mood: 6 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 50.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 6 people, 50.00%
Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 6 people, 50.00%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 6 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 50.00%
Oesophagitis Ulcerative (inflammation of oesophagus with multiple ulcers): 5 people, 41.67%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 4 people, 33.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 33.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 16.67%
Pyogenic Liver Abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on calcium (the active ingredients of Calcium carbonate) and Calcium carbonate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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