Plain calcium preparations, incl. bone extracts are classified in this group. Calcium acetate mainly used for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, is classified in V03AE07. See also B05X - I.v. solution additives. Combinations of different calcium salts are given the following ATC code: A12AA20. Small amounts of calcium carbonate (i.e. 300 mg per tablet) are, however, allowed at each 5th level for plain calcium preparations. Combinations of calcium and vitamin D are classified in A12AX. The combination of calcium acetate and magnesium carbonate is classified in V03AE. Antacids with calcium carbonate are classified in A02AC. See also: A11AA02 - multivitamins and calcium A11EC - Vitamin B-complex with minerals A11GB01 - ascorbic acid (vit C) and calcium A11JB - Vitamins with minerals
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