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This group contains mineral supplements used for treatment of mineral deficiency. All parenteral solutions of electrolytes are classified in B05B or in B05X. Magnesium carbonate used for treatment of mineral deficiency is classified in A02AA01.

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

ATC code	Name	DDD	U	Adm.R	Note
A12AA03	calcium gluconate	3	g	O

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